Lactose Free Pomegranate & Apple Herb Chutney
Tart pomegranate arils, sweet diced apple, and a warm backbone of cinnamon, turmeric, and fresh ginger come together in a glossy, jewel-toned chutney that feels genuinely special. The whole thing simmers down into a syrupy glaze before the pomegranate goes in off the heat, so the arils stay bright and a little juicy rather than turning to mush. Fresh mint stirred in at the end keeps the flavor lively and cuts through the sweetness in the best possible way. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so there's no substituting or second-guessing — it just works as written. That makes it an easy, confident choice when you're cooking for a crowd with mixed dietary needs, especially alongside a cheese board where other dishes might not be as accommodating. Spoon it over roasted chicken or lamb, pile it onto a grain bowl, or let it do the heavy lifting on a platter — it's versatile enough to show up almost anywhere. Make a jar ahead of time and it'll keep in the fridge, ready to make a weeknight dinner feel a little more put-together.
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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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