Pescatarian Pomegranate & Apple Herb Chutney
This bright, jewel-toned chutney is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more interesting. Diced apples simmer down in apple cider vinegar and honey with warm spices — cinnamon, turmeric, a little fresh ginger — until the liquid reduces to a glossy, syrupy glaze that clings to every piece of fruit. Then the pomegranate arils go in off the heat, softening just enough to meld with the apples while holding onto a little pop and tartness. Fresh mint stirred in at the end keeps the whole thing feeling alive and aromatic rather than heavy. It's a genuinely versatile recipe — spoon it over a grain bowl, set it out on a cheese board, or serve it alongside roasted fish for a sweet-savory pairing that feels restaurant-worthy. Because every ingredient here is plant-based or pantry-simple, there's nothing to second-guess about whether it fits a pescatarian table. 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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