Cranberry Chutney

Hey friends! I have a last minute recipe for you just in time for Thanksgiving. I know there are mixed reviews about cranberry sauce. I happen to LOVE all things cranberry. I make everything with cranberries. Right now is THE time to buy them. They are in season and I saw them at the grocery store for $0.99 per bag. Why didn’t I grab some while I was there?! I throw them right into the freezer as is and then I have them for later when I am craving some cranberry bread or I want to whip up some cranberry ketchup or, in the case below, make some cranberry chutney for Thanksgiving. I even did a segment on WATE Living East TN all about cranberry chutney! Cranberry Chutney will elevate your Thanksgiving and take it to the next level. Enjoy friends.

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Ingredients:

12 ounces cranberries, fresh or frozen
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
¾ cup (packed) light brown sugar
¼ cup honey*
1½ teaspoons orange zest, from 1 orange
⅔ cup fresh orange juice, from 1 orange
½ cup water
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
pinch salt & pepper

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.

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.
recipe adapted from Once Upon a Chef

* please purchase your honey from a local apiary or beekeeper. Honey is so good for you and the closer you purchase it to you, the more health benefits it has. Plus, honey is not as regulated being imported into the US. Watch the honey episode (season 1) of Rotten to find out more.

‘til next time
-k
xoxo