Sweet, tangy, and warmly spiced, this fruit chutney is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more interesting. Apples and mango simmer down with apple cider vinegar, honey, and a fragrant blend of Ceylon cinnamon, turmeric, and vanilla powder until the whole pot turns thick, jammy, and deeply aromatic. The vanilla powder goes in right at the end, which keeps its flavor bright and floral rather than cooked off into the background. Store-bought chutneys can be a minefield of mystery ingredients and shared-facility warnings, but every single component here is straightforward and easy to verify. This is a naturally tree-nut-free recipe built entirely from fruit, aromatics, and pantry spices ā no swaps or substitutions needed. Spoon it over roasted meats, stir it into grain bowls, or serve it alongside a cheese board for an instant upgrade. It thickens even more as it cools, so don't be surprised when you come back to find something that looks and tastes like it took all day.
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2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced into ½-inch pieces
1 cup fresh or frozen mango, diced into ½-inch pieces
½ cup dried cranberries, unsweetened or honey-sweetened
1 small yellow onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
3 tbsp honey
¼ cup water
½ tsp vanilla powder
½ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
¼ tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp fine sea salt
1 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
1
Heat the coconut oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
2
Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Watch closely so the garlic does not brown.
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