Elevate your appetizer game with the irresistible "Down and Dirty Apple Chutney Dip," a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. This quick and easy recipe starts with a warmly spiced apple chutney, cooked to perfection with fresh ginger, brown sugar, and a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. Once cooled, this luscious chutney is layered over a creamy bed of softened cream cheese for a dip that's both comforting and sophisticated. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's an ideal crowd-pleaser for holiday gatherings, game days, or casual get-togethers. Serve it with crackers, pita chips, or fresh veggie sticks for a crave-worthy snack that's sure to disappear fast. Don't miss the perfect blend of fall flavors in this simple, yet sensational apple chutney dip!
Peel, core, and dice the apples into small, uniform pieces. Finely chop the onion, and mince the garlic.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the diced apples, chopped onion, and minced garlic with the grated ginger, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, and water.
Stir the mixture well and bring to a gentle simmer. Lower the heat and cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft and the mixture thickens to a chutney-like consistency.
Remove the chutney from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
In a serving bowl, spread the softened cream cheese evenly across the bottom to form a base layer.
Spoon the cooled apple chutney evenly over the cream cheese layer.
Serve immediately with crackers, pita chips, or vegetable sticks. Alternatively, refrigerate for up to 3 days and bring to room temperature before serving.
Calories |
1129 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 79.2 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.0 g | 230% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 229 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 1912 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 95.5 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.5 g | ||
| Protein | 17.2 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 323 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 990 mg | 21% | |
*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.