Coconut Free Pomegranate & Apple Herb Chutney
Bright, jewel-toned, and layered with warm spice, this fruit 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 fresh ginger, cinnamon, and a whisper of turmeric along the way. Pomegranate arils are stirred in off the heat, so they soften just enough to meld with the syrupy glaze while still holding a little pop. Fresh mint finishes the whole thing with a cool, herby lift that keeps the sweetness in check. Many store-bought chutneys and fruit preserves sneak in coconut sugar, coconut vinegar, or coconut-derived thickeners — none of that here. Every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, which makes this a genuinely stress-free option for anyone navigating that restriction. It comes together in a single saucepan with no specialty products required, just honest pantry staples and fresh produce. Spoon it over roasted chicken or lamb, pile it onto a cheese board, or stir it into a grain bowl for an instant upgrade — this chutney earns its place at the table every single time.
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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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