Beef Free Pomegranate & Blueberry Chutney with Fresh Mint
This jewel-toned chutney is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more interesting — sweet, tangy, warmly spiced, and finished with a hit of fresh mint that keeps it lively. Blueberries break down into a thick, jammy base while pomegranate arils are stirred in off the heat, so they stay plump and bright rather than turning to mush. A little apple cider vinegar and fresh ginger give it real backbone, and the turmeric and cinnamon add a gentle warmth that builds with every bite. The whole thing comes together in a single saucepan with nothing but fruit, pantry spices, and honey — completely plant-based and naturally free from any meat or animal-derived stock. It's gorgeous spooned over roasted vegetables, swirled into yogurt, spread onto a cheese board, or served alongside grain dishes that need a punchy counterpoint. The orange zest is optional but worth it if you have one sitting on the counter. Make a jar on the weekend and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week long.
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8 servings
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 cup pomegranate arils
- ¼ cup pomegranate juice
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, roughly torn
- 1 tsp orange zest (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the blueberries, pomegranate juice, honey, apple cider vinegar, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir to combine.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries have burst and the liquid has reduced to a thick, jammy consistency that coats the back of a spoon, about 18–22 minutes. Watch the heat toward the end — the sugars can scorch quickly once the liquid reduces.
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