Coconut Free Apple-Sage Chutney
Autumn in a jar — that's the best way to describe this thick, fragrant chutney built from diced apples, warm Ceylon cinnamon, and a hit of fresh sage stirred in at the very end. The maple syrup and apple cider vinegar do the heavy lifting, creating a sweet-tart base that slowly reduces into something deeply jammy and complex. Because every ingredient here is a whole, recognizable pantry staple, you never have to squint at a label wondering whether a sneaky tropical fat has crept into your condiment. The fresh sage goes in off the heat, which keeps its herbal brightness alive rather than cooking it into oblivion — a small step that makes a big difference. Spoon it over roasted pork, swirl it onto a cheese board, or tuck it alongside a holiday bird and watch it disappear. It thickens further as it cools, so don't panic if it looks a little loose when you pull it off the stove. A batch keeps in the fridge 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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