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Cranberry Apple Chutney

Cranberry apple chutney with a thick, jammy texture made by simmering fruit, onion, and warm spices until it coats a spoon. This American-style side is sweet-tart with golden raisins and apple cider vinegar for a bright finish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cranberry Apple Chutney
  • 12 oz fresh cranberries
  • 2 apples, peeled and diced
  • 1 small red onion, finely diced
  • 0.5 cup golden raisins
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp ground cloves
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 tsp salt

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven

Method
 

Simmer the syrup base
  1. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat until bubbling across the surface.
  2. Add onion, fresh ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, red pepper flakes, and salt. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture smells fragrant.
Cook until thick and jammy
  1. Stir in fresh cranberries, diced apples, and golden raisins. Keep the heat at a gentle simmer and bring the mixture back to bubbling.
  2. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring often, until thick and jammy. Look for a spoon that leaves visible trails and fruit that softens but stays chunky.
Cool and serve
  1. Cool completely to room temperature. The chutney will continue to thicken as it cools.
  2. Refrigerate until ready to use, then serve with turkey, pork, or on a cheese board. Spoon it from the jar for best texture and flavor.

Notes

For the thickest chutney, stir more frequently during the last 10 minutes so the fruit breaks down without scorching. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks; freeze up to 3 months. If you want a lower-sugar option, replace brown sugar with a 1:1 brown sugar substitute designed for cooking.