Apple Chutney Recipe

Name: Apple Chutney
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 6 small dried hot peppers; 12 whole cloves; 5 teaspoons black mustard seeds or 5 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds; 6 tart apples (one pound); 6 sweet apples (one pound); ½ cup cider vinegar; 1 ½ cups chopped red onions; 1 ½ cups packed light brown sugar; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 2 cinnamon sticks

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 small dried hot peppers
12 whole cloves
5 teaspoons black mustard seeds or 5 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds
6 tart apples (one pound)
6 sweet apples (one pound)
½ cup cider vinegar
1 ½ cups chopped red onions
1 ½ cups packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground ginger
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 cinnamon sticks

1
In a small skillet, heat oil over high heat and cook hot peppers, cloves and mustard seeds just until seeds start to pop and peppers darken, about 20 seconds.
2
Set aside.
3
Peel and core apples; cut into 1/2-inch cubes to make 12 cups.
4
Toss with a little of the vinegar as you work to prevent browning.
5
In a large saucepan, bring apples, remaining vinegar, onion, sugar, ginger, salt, pepper, cinnamon and hot pepper mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
6
Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring often, until liquid is reduced to a maple-syrup consistency and apples are soft but still intact-- 30-45 minutes .
7
Discard cinnamon sticks.
8
Ladle into one-cup hot sterilized canning jars, placing 1 hot pepper in each and leaving 1/2-inch headspace.
9
Cover with prepared lids; screw on bands fingertip-tight.
10
Process in boiling water bath for 15 minutes.

702

kcal

Calories

Fat

178

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 6 small dried hot peppers, 12 whole cloves, 5 teaspoons black mustard seeds or 5 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds, and more.

Yes, Apple Chutney falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Apple Chutney

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Variations & substitutions

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