Wooden spoon stirring a Dutch oven of cranberry chutney.

Cranberry Chutney

Sweet, tart and savory, cranberry chutney makes a delicious alternative to traditional cranberry sauce.

Servings: 4 cups
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Hour
Total Time: 1 Hour 15 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces cranberries, fresh or frozen (if using frozen, no need to defrost before using)
  • 1 cup golden raisins
  • 1 tart-sweet apple, such as Honeycrisp, Fuji or Gala, peeled, cored, and finely diced
  • ⅔ cup finely chopped yellow onion, from one small onion
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced
  • 1½ tablespoons grated fresh ginger, from a 2-inch knob (see note)
  • ¾ cup (packed) light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1½ teaspoons orange zest, from 2 oranges
  • ⅔ cup fresh orange juice, from 2 oranges
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
  • Generous pinch red pepper flakes
  • Generous pinch salt

Instructions

  1. Mix together all of the ingredients in a heavy, medium (2 to 3-qt) pot and bring to a rapid boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 45 minutes. Remove the lid and simmer the chutney for 15 minutes more, until thickened. Let cool completely, then spoon the chutney into a bowl or jars and refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. Note: Check out easy guidance on how to peel, grate, and chop fresh ginger here.
  3. Make-Ahead/Freezing Instructions: The chutney will keep for 10 days in a covered container in the refrigerator, or can be frozen for up to two months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before using.

Nutrition Information

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  • Per serving (32 servings)
  • Serving size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 47
  • Fat: 0 g
  • Saturated fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 0 mg
  • Sodium: 7 mg
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

Gluten-Free Adaptable Note

To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.