Chestnut Free Pomegranate & Apple Herb Chutney
Bright, jewel-toned, and layered with warm spice, this fruit chutney is the kind of condiment that quietly steals the show at any table. Diced apple simmers down in apple cider vinegar and honey until it reaches a glossy, syrupy glaze, then gets folded together with pomegranate arils for little bursts of tart sweetness in every spoonful. Ground cinnamon and turmeric give it a gentle warmth, while fresh ginger keeps things lively and a little unexpected. Stirring in chopped mint at the end — and parsley if you're feeling it — lifts the whole thing with a herby freshness that balances the richness beautifully. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to source, with no tree nuts or hidden nut-based thickeners to navigate, so you can cook with total confidence. It's equally at home spooned over roasted meats, tucked alongside a grain bowl, or spread across a cheese board where it will absolutely be the first thing to disappear. Make a jar ahead of time 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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