Description
Ina Garten’s apple chutney delivers a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors that dance across your palate. Packed with aromatic spices and fresh apples, this versatile condiment elevates everything from roasted meats to simple cheese plates, making you crave another spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and half-inch diced
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 cup raisins
Liquid and Sweeteners:
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (2 oranges)
- ¾ cup cider vinegar
- 1 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon whole dried brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
Instructions
- Combine diced apples, freshly grated ginger, finely chopped onion, freshly squeezed orange juice, tangy lime juice, rich brown sugar, fragrant mustard seeds, zesty red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt in a spacious saucepan.
- Place the saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring intermittently, and bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
- Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, continuing to stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Maintain the simmer for 50 to 60 minutes, watching as the liquid gradually reduces and the mixture thickens to a jammy consistency.
- Once the chutney has reached a nearly dry texture with minimal remaining liquid, remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Fold in plump, sweet raisins, distributing them evenly throughout the chutney.
- Allow the chutney to cool completely to room temperature, then transfer to a clean, airtight container.
- Refrigerate the chutney, where it will keep well for up to 14 days, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify.
Notes
- Choose crisp, green Granny Smith apples for their sharp taste that cuts through the sweetness perfectly.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes generously or sparingly depending on your heat tolerance and flavor preferences.
- Let the mixture bubble slowly, transforming flavors and creating a rich, concentrated sauce that deepens with time.
- Elevate the recipe by tossing in dried cranberries, chopped almonds, or pecans for unexpected bursts of texture and taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 178
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 246 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg