If you’re looking for a holiday condiment that tastes gourmet but takes almost no effort, this Sweet & Spicy Cranberry Apple Chutney is about to become your new signature recipe. It’s everything cranberry sauce wishes it could be—bright, tangy, lightly sweet, a little spicy, and layered with warm ginger and apple. The best part? You throw all the ingredients into one pot and let the stove work its magic.
Perfect for cheese boards, roasted meats, party spreads, or gifting in jars, this chutney transforms simple ingredients into a bold, restaurant-worthy condiment. And just between us: it tastes even better the next day. Whether you’re hosting, entertaining, or leveling up your holiday table, this “fancy but easy” chutney is the upgrade your menu didn’t know it needed.
Cranberry Apple Chutney
Equipment
- A pot
- a knife
- a cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 bag fresh cranberries
- 1 big apple
- ½ cup diced red onion
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- Tiny pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Throw EVERYTHING into your pot. I mean it. All of it.
- Bring it to a boil, then simmer for 20-25 mins. Stir sometimes. You'll know it's done when the berries and apples are soft, and it looks nice and thick.
- Take it away from the heat source and let it cool entirely. It significantly thickens once it cools.
