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    Home » Holiday Specials » Cranberry Apple Chutney

    The Best Cranberry Apple Chutney Recipe

    Published: Nov 21, 2020 · Modified: Nov 9, 2022 by Pavani · 15 Comments

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    This sweet and spicy Cranberry Apple Chutney is a very easy to make recipe. Perfect condiment to serve for Thanksgiving dinner or at any holiday party.

    Apple and cranberry is an amazing sweet and sour combination. The warm spices, cinnamon and allspice, make this condiment very flavorful and delicious.

    Blue bowl with sweet cranberry chutney

    Table of contents

    • About the recipe
    • Why I love this recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Expert Tips
      • Serving ideas
    • You might also like
    • Recipe Card

    About the recipe

    Cranberries are everywhere during fall & winter and especially during Thanksgiving. I usually buy a big bag of them from Costco, use half and freeze the other half.

    I love the tart flavor of a cranberry. The tartness works beautifully in many Indian dishes like this cranberry pulihora or this spicy cranberry pachadi (chutney). I also love the sweetened ones in recipes like this almond cranberry biscotti.

    The addition of apple to cranberries balances the the tartness. Warm spices make this cranberry chutney fragrant and flavorful. Chopped, toasted walnuts add texture to this simple dish.

    The whole house smells amazing while making this apple and cranberry chutney. It tastes sweet, tart and spicy, all at the same time. A perfect dish to serve for Thanksgiving or for any holiday party.

    Blue bowl with chutney topped with chopped walnuts.

    Why I love this recipe

    • easy recipe
    • fragrant and flavorful
    • perfect for any holiday meal
    • unlimited ways of serving
    • great to make ahead

    Ingredients

    For the details of the exact quantities of each ingredient and the list of ingredients needed, check the printable recipe card below.

    Here are the ingredients you need to make this cranberry and apple chutney:

    • Fresh Cranberries - avoid mushy, wrinkled, discolored berries
    • Apple - use any of your favorite variety. I love using pink lady or other crisp apple.
    • Onion
    • Raisins
    • Sugar and salt
    • Apple cider vinegar - substitute with red wine or white wine vinegar.
    • Spices - ground cinnamon, allspice and cloves
    • Walnuts - toasted and chopped
    Ingredients needed - details in recipe card.

    Instructions

    For the detailed instructions on how to make the recipe with exact timings, check the printable recipe card below.

    Here is how to make this easy and delicious cranberry apple chutney recipe:

    In a medium size saucepan on medium heat, bring sugar and water to a boil. Simmer uncovered for 2 minutes.

    Stir in the cranberries, apples, onion, raisins, vinegar, cinnamon, salt, allspice and cloves.

    Step by step photos of making of cranberry apple chutney.

    Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 15~20 minutes or until it reaches the mixture thickens, stirring occasionally.

    The consistency of the chutney is up to you. If you like it chunky, then leave it chunky. Otherwise mash it with a potato masher or the back of the spoon until nice and smooth.

    Serve warm or cold. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

    Stack of paratha topped with a dollop of cranberries chutney

    Expert Tips

    • Substitute apple cider vinegar with red wine or white wine vinegar.
    • Adjust the amount of sugar depending on the tartness of the cranberries and your taste preference.
    • The consistency of this sweet cranberry chutney is personal choice. You can leave it chunky or use a potato masher or the back of the spoon to mash into a smooth paste.
    • Store leftover chutney in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator or frozen for up to 2 months.

    Serving ideas

    • Cranberry chutney is a Thanksgiving staple. But you can make this spicy sweet chutney all through the year. It is great to serve with tortilla chips, roti, paratha.
    • Mix with softened cream cheese and use as a spread.
    • Stir into yogurt, top with granola and enjoy for breakfast.

    You might also like

    Here are a few more delicious holiday dishes that you might like:

    • Swedish Christmas porridge
    • Holiday Hoska (Eggless, Vegan recipe)
    • Hot Chocolate (Using Ganache)
    • Lentil Salad with Cranberries
    Cranberry Apple Chutney

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    Recipe Card

    Blue bowl with sweet and spicy berry chutney

    Cranberry Apple Chutney

    Cranberry Apple Chutney is a spicy and flavorful dish with the addition of warm spices. It's great to serve for Thanksgiving or as a spread for rotis, parathas and even as a dip for chips.
    Author: Pavani
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    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 20 mins
    Total Time: 30 mins
    Course: condiments
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 12 servings

    Ingredients

    • ¼~⅓ cup Sugar
    • ¼ cup Water
    • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries
    • 1 Medium Apple, chopped
    • 1 Small Onion, finely chopped
    • 2 tablespoons Golden Raisins
    • 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
    • ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
    • Pinch Ground Allspice
    • Pinch Ground cloves
    • To taste Salt
    • 2 tablespoons Walnuts, toasted and chopped

    Instructions

    • In a medium size saucepan on medium heat, bring sugar and water to a boil. Simmer uncovered for 2 minutes.
      ¼~⅓ cup Sugar, ¼ cup Water
    • Stir in the cranberries, apples, onion, raisins, vinegar, cinnamon, allspice, cloves and salt.
      1 cup Fresh Cranberries, 1 Medium Apple, chopped, 1 Small Onion, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons Golden Raisins, 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar, ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon, Pinch Ground Allspice, Pinch Ground cloves, To taste Salt
    • Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 15~20 minutes or until it reaches the mixture thickens, stirring occasionally.
    • Stir in the toasted, chopped walnuts. Serve warm or cold. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
      2 tablespoons Walnuts, toasted and chopped

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    Notes

      • Substitute apple cider vinegar with red wine or white wine vinegar.
      • Adjust the amount of sugar depending on the tartness of the cranberries and your taste preference.
      • The consistency of this sweet cranberry chutney is personal choice. You can leave it chunky or use a potato masher or the back of the spoon to mash into a smooth paste.
      • Store leftover chutney in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator or frozen for up to 2 months.

      Serving ideas

      • Cranberry chutney is a Thanksgiving staple. But you can make this spicy sweet chutney all through the year. It is great to serve with tortilla chips, roti, paratha.
      • Mix with softened cream cheese and use as a spread.
      • Stir into yogurt, top with granola and enjoy for breakfast.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 49kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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    Comments

    1. Usha

      January 25, 2017 at 9:20 am

      I remember this chutney from Sapana's blog. Sounds like a yummy dip/chutney. Love that round jar.

      Reply
    2. srividhya

      January 25, 2017 at 11:22 am

      Love all the ingredients went in there. Cranberry, apple and onion wow. This is one flavor ful chutney

      Reply
    3. Rajani

      January 25, 2017 at 12:04 pm

      Now that you say it, I can imagine it pairing so well with yogurt. The pictures are great, as always

      Reply
    4. Srivalli

      January 26, 2017 at 1:51 am

      Ah love the bright pretty colour of the chutney...very nice..

      Reply
    5. Sharmila - The Happie Friends potpourri Corner

      January 26, 2017 at 4:12 am

      Yummy,, That dark red chutney is having such a killer color!! Cant take my Eyes off it!!

      Reply
    6. Sandhiya

      January 26, 2017 at 3:10 pm

      Such a eye appealing chutney,can't take my eyes from the pictures. Bookmarked to try.

      Reply
    7. Priya Suresh

      January 28, 2017 at 7:13 am

      Omg, this chutney looks absoutely stunning, cranberry apple chutney tempts me a lot.

      Reply
    8. Vaishali Sabnani

      January 28, 2017 at 8:51 pm

      It is a pretty looking chutney..wish we could get fresh cranberries here..beautiful clicks.

      Reply
    9. themadscientistskitchen

      January 29, 2017 at 6:04 am

      Wow! that is an awesomely beautiful chutney. Sounds yum too.

      Reply
    10. Priya

      January 29, 2017 at 11:01 am

      Looks yumm pavani, that gorgeous color is more inviting!

      Reply
    11. Harini

      January 29, 2017 at 11:30 pm

      Interesting spread with cranberries.

      Reply
    12. sapana

      February 01, 2017 at 1:53 pm

      Loved this chutney and ha made a couple of times since then. Thanks for the mention. Yours looks so beautiful dark red and very eye pleasing.

      Reply
    13. Chef Mireille

      February 02, 2017 at 6:21 pm

      great way to utilize seasonal produce

      Reply
    14. Sandhya Ramakrishnan

      February 02, 2017 at 8:04 pm

      What a lovely color of the chutney. My boys would love this with pretzel sticks.

      Reply
    15. Deborah

      November 24, 2019 at 5:14 pm

      I love chutney when I go out to Indian food and am sitting here wondering why I've never made it myself! After looking at this recipe, I think it's time. Thanks for sharing. It looks fantastic.

      Reply

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