Recipe for apple chutney


apples greenWhat is your favorite condiment? I like mayonnaise, especially when I make it myself, and I’ve never said “no” to a really good, really sour kosher dill pickle. And, you know, I do love ketchup (the Trader Joe’s organic ketchup is the winner, sorry Heinz with your cute labels but, oh dear, high fructose corn syrup). And I adore Dijon mustard. But, you know, I’d have to say that lately, my condiment of choice has been chutney.

Probably because I’m eating a lot of Indian food (excellent, spicy, tasty vegetarian dishes). And nothing goes better with Indian food than a heaping spoonful of chutney.

And, bonus good news, not only is it silly easy to make, but it is way, way cheaper than buying it.

After the jump, I’ve got  recipe for apple (yes, chutney is not just mangoes anymore!) chutney I learned at culinary school. It is amazing stuff, and it makes so much you can share if you want to. But don’t feel obligated!

Almost vegetarian recipe: Apple chutney
3 large green apples, peeled and large diced
4 ounces onions, medium dice
4 garlic cloves, minced
8 fluid ounces cider vinegar
6 ounces brown sugar
3 ounces crystallized ginger, minced fine
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 cinnamon sticks, ground
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 fluid ounce apple brandy
1 fluid ounces lime juice

Cook everything except the lime juice and the brandy over a low heat for about 45 minutes (keep it to a light simmer). You want to soften the apples and the onions and reduce the liquid, but you do not want to turn the liquid syrupy (add a splash of water, say a few tablespoons, if needed to prevent this). Then add the brandy, reduce a bit more, then add the lime juice and remove from the heat.

Taste, adjust seasonings as needed.

Refrigerate leftovers (and there will be leftovers, this makes 2 – 3 cups of chutney) and enjoy with sandwiches, curry, eggs, and so on.

Just don’t eat it at three in the morning when it is too hot to sleep and you’ve got a serious case of the munchies. It’ll give you heartburn.

Trust me.

Now that you’ve made your chutney …
If you need something to enjoy with it, here are three almost vegetarian recipes I like:

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5 Responses to “Recipe for apple chutney”

  1. galoregirl

    wonderful old recipe. sounds delish!
    do u have a recipie for queso fresco? u kno the ehite cheese mexican sauce? ive looked everywhere for authentic recipie.
    thanks, san

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  3. Wiseacre Baker

    This sounds lovely. Did you know you can make chutney in the bread machine? Or leave it to simmer in a crock pot? No stirring or worrying about burning necessary.

  4. Charlotte's Vegetarian Blog

    Apple Chutney.. Ooh I love the sound of that! I do love a great mayonnaise that my mother makes. I should really get the recipe off her.

  5. Sallie Ann

    Oh my goodness! How great does this look? I’m going to send a link to all my friends, blog-readers and family starting the March 1st 21-Day Vegan Kickstart. This would be amazing on grilled veggie sandwiches.

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