Apple Chutney from the Duck Soup Inn

lazyme's Note:

This is from the Duck Soup Inn in the San Juan Islands. We really liked this alot with ham.

• Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 3 cups granny smith apples, peeled and chopped (about 4 medium)
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1 cup water
• 3/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup red pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup dried currant
• 1 tablespoon fresh gingerroot, chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 pinch clove

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in heavy large saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and simmer until liquid is slightly syrupy, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour.
2. Season chutney to taste with salt and pepper. Cool to room temperature.
3. Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Reviews

[MaryMc]

This was a big hit with the pork roast at Christmas dinner. I'll definitely be making it again! The only thing I changed was to add about 1/4 tsp. of ground cardamom and 1/4 tsp. of white pepper.

[LaJuneBug]

This apple chutney tasted like it was actually made for Porkchops with Garlic Hoisin Sauce #280628. We also had sweet potatoes. Very good dish to make and everything was on hand. We split the recipe in half. Thanks for posting!

[Cookin-jo]

This chutney really does go wonderfully with ham. It's sweet and tart and has a bit of a kick from the crushed red pepper, plus it looks terrific. I did reduce the amounts of nutmeg, allspice and cloves, personal preference, and had to simmer 1 1/2 hours. For me this recipe is quite a bit more than 6 servings. Great recipe, lazyme!