Christmas Pepper Chutney
Bring the festive flavors of the season to your table with this vibrant and aromatic Christmas Pepper Chutney! A delightful blend of sweet red and green bell peppers, tangy apple cider vinegar, and warm holiday spices like cinnamon and cloves, this chutney is a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy. Enhanced with plump raisins and a hint of red chili flakes, it simmers to a jam-like perfection, making it an irresistible addition to your holiday charcuterie board or a flavorful topping for roasted meats and sandwiches. Ready in just under an hour, this easy-to-make relish is a quintessential holiday condiment that can be stored for up to two weeks, delivering the spirit of Christmas in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large red bell peppers
- 2 large green bell peppers
- 1 large red onion
- 4 whole garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup raisins
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Wash and core the red and green bell peppers, then finely dice them.
Peel and finely chop the red onion.
Mince the garlic cloves and fresh ginger.
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in the garlic, ginger, red chili flakes, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves, and cook for another minute until aromatic.
Add the diced bell peppers to the pan and stir well to combine with the spices.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let the mixture cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, raisins, and salt.
Simmer the chutney uncovered for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and the peppers become soft and jam-like.
Remove the chutney from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
Transfer the chutney to sterilized jars and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Serve your Christmas Pepper Chutney as part of a charcuterie board, alongside roasted meats, or as a spread on sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1013 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.7 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2436 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 175.4 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.1 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 131.9 g | ||
| Protein | 13.0 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 225 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 2630 mg | 56% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
