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September 15, 2026

Cranberry-Apple Chutney

Ruby red cranberry apple chutney with orange and warm spices
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Chunky apples, tart cranberries, fresh ginger and orange create a vivid sweet-tart sauce that cuts through rich Thanksgiving dishes and improves after a night in the refrigerator.

Recipe Summary

  • Prep: 10 min
  • Cook: 25 min
  • Total Time: 35 min
  • Servings: 10
  • Estimated Cost per Serving: $0.75

Ingredients

  • 12 oz (340 g) fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 2 crisp apples, peeled and diced
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) orange juice
  • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar and a pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients except vinegar in a medium saucepan.
  2. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  3. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 18–22 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and apples soften.
  4. Stir in vinegar and salt; simmer 2 minutes more.
  5. Cool completely; the chutney thickens as it cools.
  6. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Cook’s Tips

Make up to five days ahead. For more texture, reserve half an apple and add it during the final 8 minutes.

Nutrition per serving

124calories
  • Sodium 18 mg 1%

Daily values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

Nutrition and cost are estimates and may vary.

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