Apple chutney goes fantastic with a wide variety of dishes. You can combine it with your favorite curry, chicken, or anything savory really. The apples make this chutney rather sweet, which can transform your dishes from being just savory to sweet and savory. It is fantastically easy to make, you just need the ingredients and a little bit of time. Chutney is a major factor in Indian cuisine, so there are a wide variety of chutney recipes available. Just let this be the start of your chutney journey.
Health Benefits
We have all heard the saying, ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away,’ and if you haven’t you should have. That is because, it actually has a lot of truth to it. Apples are powerhouses when it comes to health benefits. They help to prevent heart disease, liver disorders, and stomach conditions from developing. Apples also prevent diabetes, treat constipation, and prevent anemia. These enchanting little fruits even help to prevent Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.
Ingredients
tart apples peeled, cored, and finely chopped: 15
yellow onion quartered: 1
(1 inch) fresh ginger root pieces peeled: 3
cup white wine vinegar: 1
cup white sugar: 1/2
cup brown sugar: 1/2
tsp cinnamon: 1/2
tsp white pepper: 1/2
tsp ground cardamom: 1/2
tsp ground nutmeg: 1/4
How To Make Apple Chutney
- Mix the nutmeg, cardamom, white pepper, apples, onion, ginger, vinegar, white sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cover.
- Simmer 30 minutes, stirring frequently, until the apples are tender.
- Mix in some water as needed to keep the ingredients moist.
- Remove the onion and ginger.
- Store in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve.
Trivia
There are 7,500 species of apple in the world.