Simple Apple Chutney

Name: Simple Apple Chutney
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 lb Apple (2 lbs. apples (5 to 6), peeled and diced small-ish); 1 piece Yellow Onion (1 medium yellow onion, finely diced (about a cup)); ¾ cup Golden Raisins (3/4 cup golden raisins); ¾ cup Red Wine Vinegar (3/4 cup red wine vinegar); 1 cup Light Brown Sugar (1 cup packed light brown sugar); 1 tbsp Mustard Seeds (1 tablespoon mustard seeds, any color is fine); 1 ½ tsp Ginger (1.5 teaspoons freshly grated ginger); ¾ tsp Kosher Salt (3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste); ¼ tsp Red Pepper Flakes (1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes — up to 0.5); 1 piece Lemon (grated zest and juice of 1 lemon)

A sweet, tangy, and spiced condiment made with simmered apples, raisins, and vinegar, often used as a relish or accompaniment.

65 minIndian

Servings4

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Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Pescatarian
Egg Free

Steps

1Combine all the ingredients in a large, nonreactive pot. Bring to a boil over high heat and then turn heat to low and cover the pot. Cook for 20 minutes.
2Uncover and raise the heat to medium, adjusting the heat as necessary to allow the mixture to stay at a constant simmer. Simmer, stirring often, for 20-40 minutes more or until the chutney thickens, darkens and the flavors start to marry.
3Optionally, purée the chutney in a food processor to a coarse thickness.
4Transfer chutney to a jar and store in fridge for one to two weeks.
5Alternatively, process the chutney: prepare a boiling water bath, and sterilize three half-pint jars. Spoon the chutney into the prepared jars, leaving 1/2 inch (1.5 cm) of headspace. Wipe the rims, apply the lids and rings, and process in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes.
6When the time is up, remove the jars and set them on a folded kitchen towel to cool. When the jars have cooled enough that you can comfortably handle them, check the seals. Sealed jars can be stored at room temperature for up to 1 year. Any unsealed jars should be refrigerated and used promptly.