Hazelnut Free Pomegranate & Apple Herb Chutney
This vibrant chutney is the kind of condiment that makes everything around it taste better — sweet-tart pomegranate arils, tender spiced apple, and a syrupy glaze built from apple cider vinegar and honey that hits every note at once. The warm spices — cinnamon, turmeric, a crack of black pepper — give it real depth, while fresh mint and parsley keep things bright and lively right at the finish. It comes together in a single saucepan with nothing more than straightforward pantry staples and fresh fruit, so there's no stress about hidden allergens or cross-contact from processed sauces or store-bought condiments. Tree nut concerns can make flavored chutneys and specialty preserves a minefield at the grocery store, but every ingredient here is clean and easy to verify. Spoon it warm over roasted meats, pile it onto a grain bowl, or let it anchor a cheese board — it's genuinely versatile enough to earn a permanent spot in your fridge rotation. Leftovers keep beautifully in a sealed jar, so making a full batch is always worth it.
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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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