Apple Chutney

Easy-to-make, delicious apple chutney with chopped apples, onion, vinegar, brown sugar, orange peel, ginger and cinnamon.

By
Elise Bauer
Elise Bauer
Elise Bauer
Elise founded Simply Recipes in 2003 and led the site until 2019. She has an MA in Food Research from Stanford University.
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Updated September 09, 2021
Elise Bauer
Apple Chutney
Elise Bauer

Apple chutney is a perfect accompaniment to roast chicken or pork! The chutney includes a combination of fresh apples, onion, ginger, orange peel, apple cider vinegar and brown sugar, giving it a tangy, spicy, sweet and sour flavor.

We usually buy chutney, but with our bountiful crop of apples I decided to try my hand at making some from scratch. It's easy, actually, much easier than I expected!

You just put all of the ingredients into a pot, bring to a simmer, and cook until everything cooks through and the flavors meld together.

For more information on which apple varieties are best for baking, check out our Guide to Apples.

Apple Chutney
Elise Bauer

Apple Chutney

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 55 mins
Servings 16 servings
Yield 2 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 large tart cooking apples, peeled, cored, and chopped

  • 1/2 cup chopped onion

  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

  • 1 tablespoon orange peel

  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Method

  1. Combine ingredients and simmer

    Put all of the ingredients (chopped apples, onion, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, orange zest, grated ginger, cinnamon) into a medium saucepan and stir to combine.

    Heat on high to bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for about 40 minutes.

  2. Uncover and simmer off excess liquid

    Uncover and simmer over low heat for a few minutes more to cook off any excess liquid. Remove from heat and let cool.

    Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
31 Calories
0g Fat
7g Carbs
0g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 16
Amount per serving
Calories 31
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 1mg 5%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 53mg 1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. In cases where multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.