Beef Free Apple-Sage Chutney
Warm, jammy, and fragrant with fresh sage, this apple chutney is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more interesting. Diced apples simmer low and slow with maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and a careful blend of ground ginger and Ceylon cinnamon until the whole pot collapses into a thick, glossy spread that practically begs to be spooned over something. The fresh sage goes in off the heat, which keeps its flavor bright and herby rather than muddy or bitter — a small step that makes a big difference. Every single ingredient here is plant-based and pantry-friendly, so there's zero guesswork about what's actually in the jar. It's a genuinely versatile recipe: equally at home alongside a cheese board, tucked into a grain bowl, or served as a sweet-savory topping for roasted vegetables. Store it in a glass jar in the fridge and it stays delicious for up to five days — though it rarely lasts that long.
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8 servings
- 3 medium apples (about 1 ½ lb), peeled, cored, and cut into ½-inch dice
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tbsp fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the diced apples, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir to coat the apples, then bring to a gentle simmer.
- 2
Stir in the ground ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, and salt. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are very soft and the liquid has reduced to a thick, jammy consistency that coats the back of a spoon, about 25–30 minutes. Watch the pan in the final 5 minutes — the syrup can scorch quickly once most of the liquid has evaporated.
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