Cranberry Chutney for Ham
Elevate your holiday ham with this vibrant Cranberry Chutney, a tangy-sweet accompaniment that’s bursting with festive flavors. Made with fresh cranberries, orange zest, and a touch of grated ginger, this chutney combines the perfect balance of tart fruitiness and warm spices like cinnamon and allspice. A splash of apple cider vinegar adds a subtle tang, while brown sugar and raisins provide a rich sweetness. Optional chopped pecans bring a delightful crunch, making this chutney both flavorful and texturally exciting. Ready in just 30 minutes, it pairs beautifully with glazed ham and is a surefire way to impress your guests. Whether you serve it chilled or at room temperature, this homemade cranberry chutney is the ultimate holiday side dish that’s as versatile as it is irresistible!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup orange juice
- 0.5 cup water
- 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- 0.5 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground allspice
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 0.25 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the fresh cranberries under cold water and discard any that are shriveled or damaged.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, orange juice, water, and apple cider vinegar. Stir until the sugars are dissolved.
Add the cranberries, orange zest, red onion, ginger, cinnamon, allspice, and salt to the saucepan. Stir to combine.
Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the chutney thickens.
Stir in the raisins and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes.
If using chopped pecans, stir them in during the last minute of cooking.
Remove the chutney from heat and let it cool slightly. Transfer it to a serving dish or jars and allow it to cool completely before covering.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature alongside ham.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1863 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.5 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 653 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 435.0 g | 158% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.4 g | 112% | |
| Total Sugars | 363.5 g | ||
| Protein | 10.1 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 245 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1720 mg | 37% | |
*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.
