Dairy Free Apple-Sage Chutney
Sweet, tangy, and warmly spiced, this apple chutney is the kind of condiment that quietly steals the show on any table. Maple syrup and apple cider vinegar create a beautifully balanced base — sweet without being cloying, with just enough acidity to keep things bright. Ground ginger and Ceylon cinnamon add gentle warmth, while a generous handful of fresh sage stirred in off the heat brings an herby, almost savory depth that makes this feel genuinely sophisticated. The whole thing simmers down into a thick, jammy consistency that clings to whatever you spoon it onto. Since every ingredient here is naturally plant-based, there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it's effortlessly free of dairy from start to finish. It pairs beautifully with roasted meats, grain bowls, or a sturdy cracker spread, and a batch keeps in the fridge for up to five days, making it an easy make-ahead win.
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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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