Holiday Cranberry Chutney
Celebrate the festive season with this vibrant Holiday Cranberry Chutney, a perfect blend of tart, sweet, and spiced flavors that will elevate your holiday dinners. Made with fresh cranberries, juicy orange juice, zesty ginger, and warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, and allspice, this chutney offers a delightful twist on traditional cranberry sauce. Soft, tender diced apples and chewy raisins add texture and natural sweetness, while optional chopped pecans provide a satisfying crunch. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy-to-make chutney is a versatile addition to your holiday table, pairing beautifully with roasted turkey, baked ham, or even as a topping for cheese boards. Prepare ahead and enjoy a make-ahead holiday side dish that tastes even better the next day!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups brown sugar
- 0.5 cups orange juice
- 0.25 cups apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoons grated orange zest
- 1 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoons ground allspice
- 1 medium diced apple (peeled and cored)
- 0.5 cups raisins
- 0.5 cups chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the cranberries under cold water and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, orange juice, apple cider vinegar, and orange zest. Stir together over medium heat until the sugars dissolve.
Add the cranberries, grated ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries start to pop and the chutney begins to thicken.
Add the diced apple and raisins to the saucepan. Continue simmering for another 10-12 minutes, until the apple softens and the chutney reaches the desired consistency. Stir frequently to prevent sticking.
If using, stir in the chopped pecans during the final 2 minutes of cooking for added texture and flavor.
Remove the chutney from heat and let it cool to room temperature. The chutney will continue to thicken as it cools.
Transfer the chutney to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to a week. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
296 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.9 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 9 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.0 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.7 g | ||
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 293 mg | 6% | |
*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.
