Ingredients:
2 lbs 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 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground ginger (or fresh grated ginger)
1 tsp salt
1⁄2 tsp ground allspice
1⁄2 tsp ground cinnamon
Optional:
1 medium fresh jalapeno, minced
pinch cayenne pepper
Directions:
- Gather all the ingredients and equipment. Wash the produce and prepare it as detailed in the ingredients list.
- 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