Make the best homemade Apple Chutney with warming spices ginger and cinnamon. I've added saffron strands which add an extra luxurious layer. It is deliciously sweet with a little heat.
Perfect with a cheeseboard and is an ideal gift.
Autumn is the perfect time to use apples, which are fully in season. Other than using them in baking to make air fryer apple tarts, salads like brussels sprouts, kale and apple salad or juicing, why not turn them into a delicious and finger licking chutney.
Since my last batch of carrot, tomato and cardamom chutney was just about to finish, I had a perfect opportunity to try this apple chutney recipe!
You may also like this sweet pepper, apricot and thyme chutney.
Ingredients notes
Apples - I've used braeburn but any cooking apple works here. You will need to peel, core and grate the apples. You can experiment with different varieties such as granny smith apples and gala.
Sugar - brown sugar or white sugar works well.
Apple cider vinegar.
Ginger - I use fresh ginger that is grated.
Spices - cinnamon and clove powder and red chilli flakes (red pepper flakes). Whole cloves and a cinnamon stick work too.
Saffron - optional but adds beautiful Indian flavours.
Optionally add: grated red onion, golden raisins, or garam masala.
Serving Suggestion
Serve apple chutney with cheese and crackers for a snack or starter. I love these Scottish rosemary and black pepper oatcakes.
Add to a cheddar cheese sandwich or roll along with fresh lettuce, tomatoes and cucumber.
Spread in a grilled cheese toastie.
Stir through roasted vegetables like these air fryer parsnips.
Storage
This chutney keeps in the fridge for 1 month.
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📖 Recipe
Apple Chutney
Ingredients
- 500 gram cooking apples peeled, cored and grated
- 200 gram sugar
- 200 millilitres apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoon ginger grated
- 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes
- pinch saffron optional
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- ½ teaspoon clove powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a heavy bottomed pan.
- Cook the mix on low heat for 30-40 minutes or until it has thickened and become jammy.
- Remove from the heat and allow the chutney to cool completely.
- Store in sterile jars and keep in the fridge.
Nutrition
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
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Hayley Dhanecha says
The apples soften into a glossy chutney while the saffron adds such a delicate aroma and warmth. I love serving it with parathas, cheese boards or even as a side to savoury dishes for a lovely flavour contrast.
Unknown says
Such beautiful presentation! It never would have occurred to me to try to make chutney in mine. Is there anything it can't do?!
Jo says
Chutney looks so wonderful, perfect for the festive spread. What a great holiday food gift.
Tammy says
Oh wow this chutney sounds wonderful! It looks so good too! I would love to try this...I've never had saffron believe or not but I think its a wonderful idea to combine with apples!
Marisa Franca @ Allourway says
We love chutney and I would be so appreciative if someone gave me this chutney as a gift!! Adore food gifts!! It's a way to sample something a little different that someone else made. Now, I don't have a pressure cook but I'm going to try to adapt your recipe to regular stove top. I really like your apple spice combination.
Nicolas Hortense says
Very interesting combo! I imagine this chutney would be fantastic with a really nice highly quality cheese and crackers (:
Anne Murphy says
I made apple chutney years ago, but this one looks even better. Easier, too, with the pressure cooker - I definitely remember long simmering! What a great idea!
Veronika's Kitchen says
That looks delicious and it's such a great idea to make it in a pressure cooker!)
Unknown says
This is so special and would be the perfect addition to any cheese board and would also go really well with a Christmas Morning Grilled Cheese! I will save the recipe and make some for me and some as gifts!
Sherri says
This looks like a great product and a delicious recipe! This chutney sounds amazing; it would make such a perfect gift this holiday season! 🙂
Gloria says
I have a regular stove top pressure cooker. I will make it work for this recipe. What an awesome food gift to take to the holiday parties. The host/hostess would love it.
Mama Bear's Cook Book says
This is such a great idea, making chutney in a pressure cooker, and the apple and saffron flavour combination sounds dreamy! Yum!
pam says
I have an electric pressure cooker too and I love it. I also love chutney and didn't even think about making it in the pressure cooker! Thank you so much for the recipe!
jcookingodyssey says
Thank you Pam. You'll be so pleased with the results if you do make it in the electric pressure cooker.