Apple, Red Onion, and Dried Cranberry Chutney
This easy-to-make sweet Apple, Red Onion, and Dried Cranberry Chutney recipe works very well with turkey, chicken, and duck and is an excellent accompaniment for your cheese platter.
Homemade meals are the best way to eat right, and there’s no question about it. Creating your recipe allows you to be free and make meals that you will enjoy. And let’s not forget to save money.
What is Chutney?
Chutney is easy to make! It is a type of condiment made from slow-cooked fruits and vegetables. It is a great way to take advantage of fruits and vegetables in season. Chutney is said to have originated in India. It has been adopted in many other cuisines to add flavor to dishes.
Be sure not to confuse it with jam or jelly. Although these condiments may have similarities, they differ in cooking methods and ingredients.
How do you make a chutney recipe you would like?
There are no worries there! Chutney is easy if you love certain types of citrus fruits. Cherries and Cranberries make delicious chutney because of their slightly tart taste.
Tomatoes are fruit and vegetable and make one of the best and most cost-effective chutneys, which you can enjoy practically anything.
What is the best tool to make chutney?
My preferred tool for making chutney is a slow cooker. I just add all the ingredients and let it do its thing!
Tips for making this Apple, Red Onion, and Dried Cranberry Chutney
- Best to use a slow cooker, more efficient and effortless
- Use vegetables and fruits you like. Mango and peaches are great with meat and poultry.
- Don’t have cranberries? No worries, use cherries.
- For storing chutney, always use sanitized mason jars.
- Try my other recipe for chutney: How to make Tomato and Ginger Chutney
How to use Chutney?
- Serve with poultry and meat, such as chicken, turkey, duck, lamb, or pork. My favorite way to enjoy chutney is with roasted chicken.
- Serve with your cheese platter, and perfect with cheese such as cream cheese and brie.
- Use as a glaze: Add a small amount of hot water to thin out the mixture and brush over the meat or poultry.
- Use as a Spread in sandwiches: add a tangy and sweet taste to your favorite sandwiches.
Do you like chutney? What is your favorite fruit for making chutney?
Apple, Red Onion, and Dried Cranberry Chutney
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 apples peeled, cored, and diced, such as Fuji, Golden Delicious, or Honey Crisp
- 1 large or 2 medium red onions halved and sliced
- 1 cup of dried cranberries
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1/4 tsp sea salt or kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in the slow cooker, stir to mix, cover with the lid, and cook on HIGH for about 6 hours or until thick.
- Transfer the chutney to a clean dry mason jar and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Nutrition
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.
Nutrition info is automatically generated and provided as a courtesy and as an estimate only.
Originally published November 13, 2020. Revised and updated.
