Nitrate & Nitrite Free Pomegranate & Blueberry Chutney with Fresh Mint
This jewel-toned chutney is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more interesting — tangy, sweet, warmly spiced, and finished with a hit of fresh mint that keeps it lively. Every ingredient here is exactly what it says it is: fresh or frozen fruit, honey, apple cider vinegar, and a handful of pantry spices, with no cured or processed components to worry about. That matters more than it might seem, because so many store-bought chutneys and fruit preserves sneak in additives that people following a clean, preservative-free approach are trying to avoid. The blueberries are cooked down until they burst into a thick, jammy base, while the pomegranate arils are stirred in off the heat so they stay plump and bright. A little fresh ginger and turmeric give it a gentle warmth, and the torn mint goes in last so it stays fragrant rather than wilting into the sauce. Spoon it over roasted meats, swirl it into yogurt, pile it onto a cheese board, or just eat it straight from the jar — it holds in the fridge for up to five days, so you'll have plenty of chances to find your favorite way to use it.
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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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