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Cranberry Chutney

Homemade Cranberry Chutney: A Sweet & Savory Holiday Treat

Transform your holiday feasts with this vibrant and easy homemade Cranberry Chutney, perfect for pairing with turkey and cheese platters.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chutney
  • 12 oz Fresh or frozen cranberries Do not thaw if frozen.
  • 3/4 cup Light brown sugar Packed.
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Fresh ginger Grated from a 2-inch knob.
  • Zest from 2 Oranges
  • 2/3 cup Fresh orange juice From 2 oranges.
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1/4 cup Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 small Yellow onion Finely chopped.
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced.
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp Ground coriander
  • to taste Red pepper flakes
  • to taste Salt
  • 1/2 cup Golden raisins Optional for sweetness.
  • 1 tart-sweet apple Apple Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala recommended.

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cranberry Chutney
  1. In a medium pot or Dutch oven, add fresh or frozen cranberries, light brown sugar, honey, grated fresh ginger, zest from the oranges, and fresh orange juice. Mix in water, apple cider vinegar, finely chopped yellow onion, minced garlic, and all spices.
  2. Place the pot over high heat and bring it to a rapid boil for about 5–7 minutes.
  3. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and let it simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Remove the lid and continue simmering for an additional 15 minutes, stirring frequently until the desired thickness is achieved.
  5. Allow the chutney to cool completely at room temperature, then transfer to bowls or jars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 13gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Let the chutney sit for a few hours before serving to enhance the flavor. Adjust sweetness as needed based on cranberry tartness. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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