Apple Onion Chutney

A savory-sweet spread for bread or topping for Indian dishes

Ingredients:

2 pounds apples (about 4 large), cored and chopped (no need to peel)

1 large onion, chopped

1⁄2 cup dried fruit (raisins, currants, cranberries, etc.)

3⁄4 cup apple cider vinegar

3⁄4 cup sugar

grated zest and juice of 1 medium orange

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground ginger (or fresh grated ginger)

1 teaspoon salt

1⁄2 teaspoon ground allspice

1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

 

Optional

1 medium fresh jalapeno, minced

pinch cayenne pepper

Ingredients:

2 pounds apples (about 4 large), cored and chopped (no need to peel)

1 large onion, chopped

1⁄2 cup dried fruit (raisins, currants, cranberries, etc.)

3⁄4 cup apple cider vinegar

3⁄4 cup sugar

grated zest and juice of 1 medium orange

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground ginger (or fresh grated ginger)

1 teaspoon salt

1⁄2 teaspoon ground allspice

1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

 

Optional

1 medium fresh jalapeno, minced

pinch cayenne pepper

Directions:

Put all the ingredients in a medium pot over medium-high heat.

Cover and bring to a boil, then adjust the heat so the mixture simmers gently.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is very thick and the apples have broken down, about 1 hour.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Store leftover chutney in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Tip: to reduce cooking time, first microwave the apples in a small amount of water on high for about 5 minutes to soften. Proceed with recipe, but you will only need to cook it for 20-30 minutes instead of an hour.

 

Adapted from slate.com