Ginger Cran-Apple Chutney

Name: Ginger Cran-Apple Chutney
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h
Ingredients: 1 (12-ounce) bag fresh cranberries, rinsed and picked over; 2 large apples, cored and finely chopped; ½ cup sweetened dried cranberries; 1½ teaspoons grated fresh ginger; 2 shallots, minced; 1¼ cups packed light brown sugar or granulated natural sugar; ¼ cup cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon chopped crystallized ginger (optional); 1¼ cups packed light brown sugar or granulated natural sugar; Grated zest of 1 lemon or orange; Grated zest of 1 lemon or orange

Preparation info

Makes about
4 cups

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
4 hr

Appears in

Fresh from the Vegan Slow Cooker

By Robin Robertson

Published 2012

About

This chutney combines tart cranberries and sweet apples with zesty ginger for a luscious condiment that can be enjoyed in place of cranberry sauce around the holidays. The combination of fresh and crystallized ginger adds depth of flavor. If crystallized ginger is unavailable, you may simply omit it.

Ingredients

1 (12-ounce) bag fresh cranberries, rinsed and picked over
½ cup sweetened dried cranberries<

Preserve
Condiment
Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

Combine all of the ingredients in the slow cooker, stirring to combine. Cover and cook on Low until the chutney becomes jam-like, about 4 hours.
Remove the lid, then taste and adjust the seasonings, if needed. Continue to cook, uncovered, until any liquid is evaporated and the chutney thickens, about 30 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasonings, if needed. Turn