Fall is such a wonderful time to appreciate all the fresh fruits and vegetables from the markets and our own gardens. Eating seasonally is one of the best way to enjoy the flavour, taste and nutrients in our food. Beets, squash and corn are all fall favourites, along with the always popular apples and cranberries. There are so many options when it comes to selecting apples, from Cortland to Gravenstein and the newer varieties like Honeycrisp and Sweet Tango, there are apples for every taste and recipe. Apple cranberry chutney, makes use of two seasonal favourites!
Apple Cranberry Chutney
Apple Cranberry Chutney makes a nice accompaniment to pork, chicken and venison and also is delicious on a roast beef or chicken sandwich. Gravenstein or Cortland apples are a good choice for this chutney, combined with the cranberries, raisins and spices meld together in a delicious and flavourful condiment.
- 6 Gravenstein or Cortland apples, peeled, cored and diced
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- ¾ cup cranberries, chopped
- ¼ tsp. ginger, dried
- 1 cup orange juice
- ¾ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- ¼ tsp hot red pepper flakes
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup raisins, preferably golden (the color)
- Combine the apples, onion, cranberry, ginger, orange juice, vinegar, brown sugar, mustard seeds, pepper flakes, and salt.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring from time to time.
- Reduce the heat and continue cooking slowly for about 1 hour until most of the liquid disappears Add the raisins.
- Allow to cool and store in the refrigerator.
You can watch our Facebook Live video where Elspeth goes over the many different varieties of apples and the uses for them.
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Posted by Simple Local Life on Thursday, October 11, 2018
Do you have a favourite apple recipe? What’s your preferred apple to snack on? Leave a comment and let us know!
*Plant to Plate is sponsored by Wile’s Lake Farm Market located in Wileville, Nova Scotia. Fresh, local apples and cranberries are currently available at the market. Be sure to stop in and pick some up before the market closes for the season on November 3rd.
Apple are so great this time of year. That looks delicious!