Lactose Free Apple-Sage Chutney
Tangy, sweet, and fragrant with warm spice, this apple-sage 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 enough to complement savory dishes, sharp enough to cut through rich ones. Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger add gentle warmth without overpowering the fruit, while the fresh sage stirred in off the heat keeps everything bright and aromatic. The whole thing is naturally free of dairy in any form, so there's zero guesswork about hidden ingredients or label-reading stress. It comes together in a single saucepan and thickens into a glossy, jammy consistency that looks far more impressive than the effort required. Spoon it over roasted pork, stir it into grain bowls, or serve it alongside a cheese board for guests who need a dairy-free option that doesn't feel like an afterthought. Store it in a glass jar in the fridge and it's ready to elevate whatever you're cooking for the next five days.
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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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