Festive Apple and Cranberry Chutney recipe

This delicious, zingy chutney is the perfect accompaniment to cheese and biscuits but also makes the perfect homemade Christmas gift.

Try this served with festive Cheesy Nibbles as shown in these photos. Delicious!

Suitable for gluten free, dairy free and vegan.

Ingredients

  • 500g cooking apples
  • 250g eating apples
  • 225g onion
  • 25g chopped ginger
  • 2g peppercorns
  • 250g granulated sugar
  • 125ml cider vinegar
  • 250g dried cranberries

Equipment needed

  • large saucepan
  • wooden spoon
  • knife
  • glass jars

Method

  • Firstly, place all of the ingredients except the cranberries in a large, heavy-based saucepan, then gently heat, stirring well until all of the sugar dissolves.
  • Bring the mixture to the boil, and then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 50 minutes. While stirring regularly, until the apples and onions are tender, and the mixture has thickened and no watery juice remains.
  • Next, add the cranberries and cook for a further 10 minutes.
  • Finally, spoon the hot chutney into sterilised jars and seal.