Lactose Free Pomegranate & Blueberry Chutney with Fresh Mint
This vibrant chutney is a showstopper condiment that layers deep berry sweetness with warm spice and a bright, herby finish. Blueberries slowly break down into a thick, jammy base while pomegranate arils are stirred in off the heat, keeping their jewel-like pop and fresh flavor intact. A touch of ginger, turmeric, and cinnamon gives the whole thing a gently exotic warmth, and the torn mint folded in at the end lifts everything with a cool, aromatic note. The entire ingredient list is naturally free of dairy in any form — no butter, no cream, no hidden milk solids — so it works beautifully without any substitutions or workarounds. It's the kind of versatile sauce that pairs just as well with roasted meats as it does spooned over a grain bowl or served alongside a cheese-free appetizer spread. A splash of apple cider vinegar keeps the sweetness honest and gives it that classic chutney tang that makes you want to keep going back for more. Make a batch on the weekend and you'll find yourself reaching for the jar 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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