Pistachio Free Pomegranate & Apple Herb Chutney
This jewel-toned chutney is the kind of condiment that makes everything around it look better — spooned over roasted chicken, tucked alongside a cheese board, or stirred into a grain bowl for a bright, tangy lift. Diced apple simmers down in apple cider vinegar and honey until it becomes glossy and tender, picking up warmth from fresh ginger, cinnamon, and turmeric along the way. The pomegranate arils go in off the heat, so they soften just enough to meld with the syrupy glaze while holding onto a little pop and their gorgeous ruby color. Fresh mint finishes the whole thing with an herby coolness that balances the sweet-tart base beautifully. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and easy to source without any concern about cross-contact from tree nuts — no specialty store required, no label-scanning anxiety. It comes together in one saucepan and stores well in the fridge, making it just as useful on a Tuesday night as it is on a holiday table.
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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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