Spiced Apple Chutney

My kids are so hot and cold on apples. I buy a bag each week, and they either eat them in record time, or won’t touch them with a 10-foot pole. When faced with the latter, I try my best to find creative ways to use the excess. This Spiced Apple Chutney is a tasty and fun way to use all the extra apples sitting around your kitchen.

Chutneys originate from India and are sweet, tart, and even spicy condiments made of fruits and/or vegetables. Making chutney is so easy; you are basically cooking down produce to concentrate the flavors, and create an almost jammy consistency. Chutneys are also incredibly versatile! They are delicious when served on toast or biscuits, as an element on charcuterie boards, or even as a garnish to creamy vegetable soups.

This Spiced Apple Chutney uses shallots and fresh ginger to offset the sweetness from the apples, and is rounded out with the flavors of maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg. This delightful condiment is a welcome addition to any meal period, and a treat the whole family will enjoy.

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Spiced Apple Chutney

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By Amy

Prep Time: 8 minutes – Cooking Time: 20 minutes – Total Time: 28 minutes

A tasty sweet and savory condiment.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp avocado oil
• 1 lrg shallot, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
• 2 apples, peeled, cored, & medium diced
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of ground cloves
• Pinch of cayenne
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1

Heat the avocado oil over medium heat in a large saucepan. Add shallots and ginger, and saute 3-5 minutes until softened.

2

Add the apples and cook 3 minutes more. Pour in the vinegar, maple syrup, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and cayenne. Stir well to combine; cover.

3

Turn the heat to low and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until apples are very tender but hold their shape, about 10-15 minutes.

4

Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice.

Notes

This chutney is a delicious spread on toast or biscuits, served on a charcuterie board, or even as a tasty topping to creamed soups.