Artificial Food Coloring Free Berry & Ginger Chutney
That deep jewel-toned color you see in this chutney? It comes entirely from real mixed berries, a blush of turmeric, and the natural pigments in red onion — not a single drop of synthetic dye in sight. Store-bought chutneys and fruit condiments are surprisingly common offenders when it comes to added colorants, so making your own is a genuinely satisfying workaround. Fresh ginger and Ceylon cinnamon bring warmth and a little zing, while honey and apple cider vinegar do the classic sweet-tart balancing act that makes a great chutney so addictive. The mixture simmers down into a thick, jammy consistency that clings beautifully to roasted meats or poultry, and a little orange zest stirred in at the end lifts the whole thing with a bright citrus note. It's the kind of condiment that makes a simple weeknight dinner feel a bit more special, and you'll know exactly what went into every spoonful.
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8 servings
- 3 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen — blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, or a combination)
- 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and finely diced
- ½ cup red onion, finely diced
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp orange zest (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the berries, diced apple, red onion, apple cider vinegar, honey, grated ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, turmeric, and sea salt in a medium saucepan. Stir to combine.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
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