High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Berry & Ginger Chutney
Most store-bought chutneys and fruit spreads are loaded with high fructose corn syrup, which makes finding a clean, flavorful option genuinely frustrating. This one skips all of that entirely, relying on honey and the natural sugars in fresh or frozen berries and apple to build its deep, complex sweetness. Mixed berries bring a bright tartness, while fresh ginger and Ceylon cinnamon add warmth and a little spice that makes the whole thing feel far more interesting than a basic jam. A splash of apple cider vinegar keeps the flavor balanced and lively, pulling everything into that perfect sweet-tart chutney territory. The mixture simmers down low and slow until it reaches a thick, jammy consistency that clings beautifully to whatever you're serving it with. It's equally at home spooned over roasted chicken, paired with a cheese board, or used as a bold condiment at the table. Once you've made a jar of this, reaching for a bottle with a suspicious ingredient list is going to feel like a serious downgrade.
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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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