Apple chutney with spices
4 servings
50 minutes
Apple chutney with spices is a vibrant representative of East Indian cuisine, featuring a rich sweet-spicy flavor with a hint of tartness. Historically, this chutney was used as an accompaniment to meat and vegetable dishes, adding depth and richness. It is based on soft, caramelized apples enhanced by the spicy aroma of cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and ginger. Dark raisins add pleasant sweetness while jalapeño and cayenne pepper provide a spicy kick. The chutney is cooked until thickened, becoming the perfect sauce for Indian curries, rice or even cheese. It stores well and improves over the years with a richness of flavors.
1
Peel the apples and remove the cores, then cut them into small pieces.
- Apple: 500 g
2
In a pot, mix all the ingredients and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until soft and thickened for about 45-60 minutes.
- Onion: 1 head
- Jalapeno pepper: 1 piece
- Finely chopped garlic: 1 tablespoon
- Brown sugar: 1 glass
- Grated ginger: 1 tablespoon
- Apple cider vinegar: 1 glass
- Dark raisins: 95 g
- Turmeric: 0.5 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon: 0.5 teaspoon
- Ground ginger: 0.3 teaspoon
- Ground allspice: 0.3 teaspoon
- Cayenne pepper: 0.5 teaspoon
- Ground cloves: 0.3 teaspoon
