Vegan Apple Chutney
This sweet-tangy chutney is the kind of condiment that quietly steals the show at the table. Diced apples simmer low and slow with onion, fresh ginger, garlic, golden raisins, and a warm lineup of spices — cumin, coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, and a pinch of red pepper flakes — until everything melds into a glossy, jam-like spread that's deeply fragrant and just a little bit addictive. Apple cider vinegar and brown sugar do the classic chutney balancing act, delivering that signature sweet-sour punch in every spoonful. Every single ingredient here is naturally plant-based, so there's no swapping or substituting needed — it's straightforwardly good without any compromise. The recipe makes 8 servings, so you'll have plenty to spoon over roasted vegetables, stir into grain bowls, or serve alongside a cheese board for guests. It thickens further as it cools, which means patience pays off — and once it's jarred up, you've got a versatile homemade staple ready to go all week long.
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8 servings
- 1 lb (about 3 medium) apples, peeled, cored, and cut into ½-inch dice
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup golden raisins
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the diced apples, onion, ginger, garlic, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, golden raisins, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, red pepper flakes, and salt in a medium saucepan. Stir to combine.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the liquid begins to bubble actively, about 3–4 minutes.
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