Carrageenan Free Berry & Ginger Chutney
Bright, tangy, and deeply aromatic, this mixed berry chutney is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more interesting — from a platter of roasted chicken to a simple cheese board. Fresh ginger and Ceylon cinnamon give it a warm backbone, while the berries and apple cook down into a beautifully jammy, glossy spread that feels genuinely homemade in the best way. Many store-bought chutneys and fruit preserves sneak in carrageenan as a thickener or stabilizer, which makes label-reading an exhausting chore. Here, the thickening happens naturally — the fruit breaks down over a low simmer until a spoon dragged through the pan leaves that satisfying trail, no additives needed. Apple cider vinegar and honey do the balancing act between sweet and sharp, and a little orange zest stirred in at the end lifts the whole thing with a citrusy brightness. It's endlessly versatile, easy to adjust to your own taste, and stores beautifully in a jar for whenever you need a flavor upgrade on short notice.
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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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