Gelatin 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 intentional. 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 clings beautifully to a spoon. Many store-bought chutneys and preserves sneak in unexpected thickeners or stabilizers, but this one sets up naturally as the fruit breaks down and the liquid reduces — no additives needed. Stirring in the fresh sage off the heat keeps its herbal brightness alive without cooking it into bitterness, which is a small step that makes a big difference. Spoon it over roasted pork, swirl it into a cheese board, or tuck it alongside grain dishes for a sweet-savory punch that feels genuinely homemade. It stores in the fridge for up to five days, though it tends to disappear well before that deadline.
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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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