Rye Free Vanilla Spiced Fruit Chutney

Total time45 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time30 min

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 dried cranberries, apple cider vinegar, and honey into a thick, jammy sauce that's equal parts bright and cozy. Ceylon cinnamon and turmeric give it a gentle depth, while a finishing stir of vanilla powder adds something almost floral that you won't see coming. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, store-bought chutneys and relishes can be a minefield of hidden thickeners and malt-based vinegars — this one is built entirely from fruit, aromatics, and pantry staples that are naturally free of any rye-derived ingredients. The whole thing comes together in a single saucepan, and the slow simmer does all the heavy lifting. Spoon it over roasted meats, stir it into a cheese board, or use it as a sandwich spread — it's genuinely versatile enough to earn a permanent spot in your fridge.

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Ingredients

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
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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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