Apple Chutney Recipe

This apple chutney recipe is a sweet and savory sauce that is usually served with Indian foods but also pairs well with pork chops, pork roast and chicken. This chutney works nicely for glazing a ham or a pork loin roast, the sauce from the roasting pan will be a delicious combination of the drippings and the chutney. It's delicious as well with cheese and can be spooned over crackers for a nice tasting snack.

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup light brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 small onion, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

2 Granny Smith Apples, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces

1 cup apple cider

Salt and Pepper to taste

How To Make Apple Chutney Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. Once the chops are in the oven, to make apple chutney pour off any fat used in the skillet to brown the chops. Add the oil and heat over medium-high for a few minutes.
2. Add the onions and apples, stirring occasionally, until softened and browned, about 8-10 minutes.
3. Add allspice, cayenne and continue stirring about 1 minute.
4. Add apple cider and brown sugar and bring to a boil, scraping the browned bits off the bottom of the skillet, until the cider is reduced and slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to bowl, making chutney is that easy.

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