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An open jar of cranberry chutney on a cutting board next to a partially carved chicken and a sandwich being assembled.
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Cranberry Chutney

This cranberry chutney recipe, made with cranberries and mustard and sugar, is sweet and savory and perfect for day after Thanksgiving sandwiches.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Sides
Cuisine: British
Servings: 24 servings | 1 1/2 pints
Calories: 43

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 2/3 cup apple juice or orange juice, or more as needed
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen and thawed cranberries
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon grainy mustard, or more to taste
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Place the dried cranberries in a saucepan and add enough apple juice or orange juice to cover the tart little roly-polies. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat and let plump for 30 minutes.
  • Place the fresh or frozen cranberries and cold water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the cranberries have burst, 2 to 5 minutes. Add the sugar and honey and stir until dissolved. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a small skillet and sauté the onion until soft and translucent, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the vinegar and mustard and cook gently for another 5 minutes.
  • In a food processor, combine the plumped dried cranberries and their liquid, the cooled sugared cranberries and their liquid, and the onion mixture and pulse to the desired consistency. (If you want it really smooth, you can then press the mixture through a strainer, but it's also quite nice when left chunky.) Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir to combine. Let cool completely, transfer to jars, cover, and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. If serving straight from the refrigerator, taste again before using and, if needed, add salt and pepper to taste. (A chill tends to mute even otherwise robust flavors, so the chutney may seem underseasoned.)

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 8mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g