Celery Free Pomegranate & Apple Herb Chutney
Bright, jewel-toned, and layered with warm spice, this chutney is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more interesting. Diced apples simmer down in apple cider vinegar and honey until they're glossy and tender, picking up depth from ginger, cinnamon, and a whisper of turmeric along the way. The pomegranate arils go in off the heat, so they soften just enough to meld with the syrupy glaze while holding onto a little pop and tartness. Fresh mint stirred in at the end keeps the whole thing feeling alive and bright rather than heavy. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from celery and celery derivatives — no hidden stalks, seeds, or celery salt lurking in a spice blend — so you can serve it with total confidence. It works beautifully alongside roasted meats, spooned over a grain bowl, or anchoring a cheese board where you want something a little unexpected. Make a jar on the weekend and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week long.
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8 servings
- 2 medium apples (about 12 oz), peeled, cored, and cut into ¼-inch dice
- 1 cup pomegranate arils (fresh or thawed from frozen)
- ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 small shallot, finely minced (about 2 tbsp)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the diced apple, apple cider vinegar, honey, shallot, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, black pepper, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir to combine.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender when pierced with a fork and the liquid has reduced to a syrupy glaze that coats the back of a spoon, about 18–22 minutes. Watch the heat — if the mixture begins to stick or darken at the edges, lower it slightly.
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