Cranberry Chutney Recipe (2024)

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T Claydon

I love this recipe, but I find that it only needs less than half the sugar. I can eat it by the spoonful. It is even better after sitting in the fridge for a few days.

rosemarie

Ok, I was a bit dubious....
This is a lovely sauce/relish/chutney. It has a very bright flavour , almost a palette cleanser.
A definite keeper....
I did reduce the sugar to 9 oz. Someone had said that they didn't need all the sugar. They were right.

Nan

Who knew these three ingredients would make a wonderfully bright and vibrant relish/chutney?! A total keeper! I too reduced the sugar (thanks to others for this tip) and I used Turbinado sugar instead of white... gives it a more earthy sweetness. Another nod to the tip to use a flour guard... I didn't have one but used saran wrap until the cranberries stopped "jumping" out of the bowl. Also, as I made it four days early, I added a cinnamon stick while in the fridge... BONUS!

aecnyc

Also love this. And agree about needing half the sugar--I didn't remember the other comments and ending up adding more cranberries about 10 minutes in. Also added some chopped orange and orange rind, as well as a bit of grated ginger.

Clip

Cranberries were flying out of the bowl. Suggest using the flour guards when it is first mixing.

Definitely less sugar.

Delish.

Joel Rosch

This is a great dish. makes all other cranberry recipes seem either too sweet or tasteless. In this dish you really taste the cranberries. Variation, I add a little less sugar, but a little orange liqueur. If you use less sugar, try it on cold roast beef, or with a soft cheese.This year I'm adding pomegranate seeds and chopped pistachio nuts for looks a to make it a little more tart. Enjoy.

Franco B

love this no-cook recipe (and was skeptical at the beginning too). Used only 8 oz of sugar (as suggested by others) and was plenty sweet, with good consistency. Added a handful of toasted sliced almonds before serving (ala Craig Claiborne)

Tony

I threw in some dried figs (steeped in hot water for ~5 mins) for additional flavor. Delicious!Definitely dont need as much sugar as the recipe calls for. With the figs, I added only 1/2 cup of sugar and it was more than enough

Jessie

So easy. Nice with 1/4 tsp each cinnamon and coriander. Zested 3 languishing cuties and used 1/4 peel of preserved orange peel from my tree. Great payoff for little effort.

D. Weaver

Delicious. Followed others suggestions, and I reduced the sugar to 5 oz and it was delightfully tart. I added chopped walnuts for some crunch. Served it with slivers of orange rind on top and it was as beautiful as it was tasty.

Lori

Excellent and super easy. Took advice of others and used only 1/2 sugar called for which was perfect. Used an old t-shirt tied around mixer so as not to have flying cranberries and let it run for about an hour & half. Added a cinnamon stick and lumps of fresh ginger to chutney as it was marinating in fridge. It gets better as the flavors meld together; 3 days in fridge is about right. Excellent texture. Great chunky texture which lives up to chutney designation.

Rose Casa

Fabulous! We had three cranberry sauces: one with figs; the regular, cooked Sam Sifton one; and this. This one bested them all! BUT - used a bit less than a cup of sugar, and did not macerate in mixer for an hour- maybe half that? Because the motor was getting warm! Anyway, I’m a convert.

Wendy

half the sugar and make it a few days before. it’s delicious over vanilla ice cream.

CSBeard62

Half the sugar, and it came out amazingly. Definitely will repeat and try cinnamon next time.

Louise

Made this with the full amount of sugar and added a bit of Grand Marnier, along with some cinnamon and ginger. It was delicious! Mine also came out soupy, with too much liquid (perhaps some super moist cranberries??), but I strained off the extra sugar water, and it was fine. Will definitely make again, perhaps with less sugar as others have suggested.

ny

LOVE this. Agree with less sugar, making a day or two earlier with a cinnamon stick and adding pistachios and pomegranates before serving. It's a keeper!

Jolierae

All time favorite! 3/4 cup sugar is perfect balance of sweet tart for me. And after years of cranberries bouncing out of the bowl and all over my kitchen, finally just wrapped the entire thing in cling wrap - from the side of the mixing bowl, right over the top of the mixer, to the other side of the bowl, and let it go. Problem solved! Not sure why I didn’t heed this advice sooner ;)

phoebe

A flop…ended up with raw-ish chopped cranberries and red sugar water. Tried to cook it afterwards to salvage it and it didn’t even cook properly because of the strange texture. Disappointing.

Teri

this is wonderful, but the recipe has 3-4 times more sugar than is necessary.

SC

Used 1 cup of regular sugar with this

mosaic

This is delicious. I’ve made it twice now and each batch needed a different amount of sugar. I start with 1/2 cup and add more to taste over a period of a few hours. At its best between 3-5 days.I followed someone else’s recommendation to put a cinnamon stick into one of the batches. That provides a lovely, subtle boost. I like to garnish it with a few chunks of supremed Cara-Cara segments.

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Cranberry Chutney Recipe (2024)

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What is cranberry chutney made of? ›

Cook the Cranberry Chutney

Combine cranberries, raisins, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, allspice and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil on medium-high heat, reduce the heat and simmer until the cranberries pop. Stir in celery, onion, apple and brandy. Simmer for at least 15 minutes and up to several hours.

How long does cranberry chutney last? ›

Make-Ahead/Freezing Instructions: The chutney will keep for 10 days in a covered container in the refrigerator, or can be frozen for up to two months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before using.

What makes something a chutney? ›

Chutney is a condiment or spread made from chopped fruit cooked with vinegar, spices and sometimes sugar, that can be served fresh or preserved. It's often associated with Indian cuisine.

What is the difference between cranberry sauce and cranberry relish? ›

There is an important difference between cranberry sauce and cranberry relish and that is that cranberry relish is made from raw ingredients blended in a food processor (it's more fresh and tart tasting) and cranberry sauce is cooked and often much sweeter than relish.

How long will homemade cranberry chutney last in the fridge? ›

How Long Does Cranberry Chutney Keep + Tips For Serving. Whether you're hosting or guest-ing, your Thanksgiving prep starts right here! This easy cranberry sauce recipe makes a tart side dish that keeps for 10-14 days in the fridge.

What's the difference between a chutney and a sauce? ›

The texture of this condiment is what primarily distinguishes it from a sauce. Because it is made from slow-cooking fruits and vegetables, chutney often has a chunky yet spreadable consistency and is created similarly to jam. Sauce, on the other hand, is typically much thinner.

How do you thicken cranberry chutney? ›

Try reducing the sauce down even further so more of the liquid cooks off and the mixture thickens. If that doesn't work, add a thickener like gelatin, pectin or a cornstarch slurry (cornstarch whisked into juice or water). Let the sauce cool before refrigerating to completely set.

Can you freeze homemade cranberry chutney? ›

Yes, when stored properly, you can freeze leftover homemade cranberry sauce. Before freezing, keep three important principles in mind: cool it, wrap it and label it (the same rules apply when freezing homemade meals). First, it's important that any cooked food has cooled down before it goes into the freezer.

Can dogs eat cranberries? ›

Both fresh and dried cranberries are safe to feed to dogs in small quantities. Whether your dog will like this tart treat is another question. Either way, moderation is important when feeding cranberries to dogs, as with any treat, as too many can lead to an upset stomach.

What is chutney called in America? ›

Relish. Chutney and relish are two popular condiments, and the names are often interchanged. The confusion is understandable because chutneys can be savory, and relishes can be sweet. In general, chutneys have a chunky spreadable consistency much like a preserve and are usually made with fruit.

Which vinegar is best for chutney? ›

Vinegar used in making chutney must be good quality and have at least 5% acetic acid content. Any good brand white, malt, wine or cider vinegar should possess the correct qualities. Brown sugar is used for darker coloured chutney but where a lighter colour is required granulated sugar is recommended.

What is the difference between a relish and a chutney? ›

Relishes, on the other hand, are cooked for a shorter time, with the resultant relish chunkier and more sharply flavoured than a chutney. Some people argue that a chutney will always contain mainly fruit or a mixture of fruits, and relishes are generally made of vegetables, and usually one variety.

What brand is the best cranberry sauce? ›

Best Jellied Cranberry Sauce: Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce. The Ocean Spray brand is pretty much synonymous with all things cranberry, so it's not really a surprise that they have their cranberry sauce dialed in.

Why is cranberry sauce so expensive? ›

But that's not the case for prepared cranberry sauces, where prices are up. Lochner pointed out that processors set those prices, not growers, and that there are higher input costs unrelated to berries — like “processing the fruit and getting it to market.” Ocean Spray isn't immune either.

Do you eat cranberry relish hot or cold? ›

Either! Some prefer to have it served fresh and warm, straight out of the pot, while others need it completely cooled down to enjoy the flavours. Personally, we prefer cooled sauce.

What is chutney and what is it made of? ›

Chutneys are made by slow-cooking fruit or vegetables with peeled ginger, garlic, Korintje cinnamon, and chilies. Spices and vinegar are added to preserve the chutney and give it a tangy flavor.

What is chutney and what do you eat it with? ›

Chutney is a condiment with a confusing identity. The chutneys you might buy in a supermarket are something like relish, something like jam. They're savory preserves, usually fruit-based, served as a complement to dishes like Indian curries.

Why is it called chutney? ›

The word chutney derives from Hindi चटनी chaṭnī, deriving from चाटना chāṭnā 'to lick' or 'to eat with appetite'. In India, chutney refers to fresh and pickled preparations indiscriminately; however, several Indian languages use the word for fresh preparations only.

What is chutney and what does it taste like? ›

Chutneys usually have that enticing blend of savory, sweet, spicy and tangy. As there's such a large variety of chutney recipes out there, the exact tastes vary quite a bit. In terms of texture, chutneys vary depending on how thick the vegetables or fruits are chopped.

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