Easy Apple Chutney

Serve a chutney with any Indian curry for mild sweetness to balance the savory spiciness. This recipe for Easy Apple Chutney is so simple, yet so flavorful! I usually just simmer up a batch while I'm working on the curry.

Course Condiment, Side Dish

Cuisine Indian

Keyword apple relish, chutney, condiment, dairy-free, easy recipe, Gluten-free, indian cuisine, raisins, side dish, vegan

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 1

Servings cups

Author Beth Allingham

Ingredients

6 apples cored and cut into ½-inch dice (between 4 and 5 cups)
1 cup chopped white or sweet onion
1 tablespoon grated or minced fresh ginger
1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 1-2 oranges
¾ cup apple cider vinegar
¾ cup light brown or coconut sugar lightly packed
1 teaspoon whole dried mustard seeds
¼ teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon pink sea salt or to taste
¾ cup raisins

Instructions

Combine the apples, onion, ginger, orange juice, vinegar, brown sugar, mustard seeds, pepper flakes and salt in a large saucepan.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
Reduce the heat to simmer and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for 50 minutes to 1 hour, until most of the liquid has evaporated. Take off the heat and add the raisins.
Set aside to cool and serve with your meal. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Thanks to Ina Garten’s chutney recipe, which I've modified for our taste