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This time of year I love to eat Apple Spiced Overnight Oats, and Butternut Squash Soup with Apples & Carrots. And, while Cinnamon Applesauce prepared in the slow cooker can be a great topping for turkey or pork tenderloin, I wanted something that was a bit chunkier, like apple chutney.
Are you familiar with chutney? Born in India, it’s basically fruit or vegetables + spices + vinegar + sweetness + heat (optional). You can make it as chunky or smooth as you like.
How to use chutney
- Use as a topping for turkey or pork. (Think Thanksgiving side dish.)
- Serve with curry dishes like Chickpea Curry with Sweet Potato.
- Mix into plain yogurt as a snack or dip.
- Combine with sweet potatoes or winter squash before roasting.
- Serve with sweet potato dishes such as Baked Sweet Potato & Parsnip Latkes.
- Purée and use as a condiment for turkey, chicken, or veggie burgers.
- Purée and mix into meatloaf.
- Serve with cheese as a snack.
- Use as a topping for whole grain waffles or pancakes.
- Purée and use instead of ketchup.
And, if you want to know exactly how good apples are for you, check out these 34 health benefits.
Apple Chutney
Easy-to-make chutney loaded with apples and raisins – perfect for Thanksgiving or anytime
Ingredients
- ½ medium onion, minced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons raisins
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3 large apples, peeled and diced
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine onion, brown sugar, vinegar, raisins, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Remove pan from heat and let sit, covered, for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in apples.
- Serve immediately or cool, then refrigerate, for up to 3 days.
Notes
Like it spicy? Add up to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes in step 1.
Feel free to substitute dried cranberries for the raisins or use a combination.
Yield 3 1/2 cups, 1/2 cup serving size
Nutrition Info Per Serving
Nutrition Facts
Apple Chutney
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
49
% Daily Value*
Fat
0
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
0
g
0
%
Trans Fat
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0
g
Cholesterol
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
70
mg
3
%
Potassium
0
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
13
g
4
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
11
g
12
%
Protein
0
g
0
%
Vitamin A
0
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
0
mg
0
%
Calcium
0
mg
0
%
Iron
0
mg
0
%
Net carbs
12
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
