Eggless Vanilla Spiced Fruit Chutney
This chutney is a gorgeous balance of sweet, tangy, and warmly spiced — the kind of condiment that quietly steals the show at any table. Diced apple and mango cook down with dried cranberries, apple cider vinegar, and honey into a thick, jammy sauce that's deeply fragrant and full of texture. The addition of Ceylon cinnamon and turmeric gives it a gentle complexity, while a finishing stir of vanilla powder rounds everything out with something almost floral and unexpected. Because it's built entirely from fruit, aromatics, and pantry staples, there's no need to scan labels for hidden egg-based thickeners or binders — the chutney gets its luscious, spoon-coating consistency naturally through slow simmering. It pairs beautifully with roasted meats, a cheese board, grain bowls, or even spread onto a crusty piece of bread. Make a batch and keep it on hand; it genuinely makes simple meals feel a little more special.
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8 servings
- 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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