Homemade apple chutney

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Have some apples to spare? Make a delicious apple chutney with a lovely balance of sweetness, tanginess and warming spices. It pairs beautifully with a cheese board, turkey and other meat dishes – and is a wonderful way to make the most of autumn apples.

With just a few ingredients and a little time on the hob, you can create a flavourful accompaniment that also makes a thoughtful homemade gift in a Norgesglass jar.

Homemade apple chutney recipe

Cooking time: approx. 30–40 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 kg apples, peeled and diced
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped
  • 200 ml apple cider vinegar
  • 200 ml brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground cloves
  • ½ tsp chilli flakes (optional)

How to make apple chutney

  1. Peel and dice the apples. Finely chop the red onion.
  2. Place all the ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to the boil.
  3. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 30–40 minutes, until the chutney has thickened and developed a glossy consistency.
  4. Stir regularly to prevent the mixture from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  5. Spoon the hot chutney into clean, sterilised Norgesglass jars and seal immediately.

Tip: The flavours develop further if you allow the chutney to rest for a couple of weeks before serving. Keep it refrigerated during this time.

What goes well with apple chutney?

Apple chutney is a versatile accompaniment that adds sweetness, tanginess and spice to a variety of dishes. Try it with a cheese board featuring Brie or mature cheese, alongside turkey or other roasted meats, or as a flavourful addition to a sharing platter.

It also makes a lovely accompaniment to Christmas meals, while a small Norgesglass jar filled with homemade chutney can be a thoughtful gift for someone who enjoys good food.

Make the most of autumn apples

When apples are in season, it is lovely to make something you can enjoy beyond the harvest. Apple chutney is a delicious way to use ripe apples, while the combination of apple cider vinegar, brown sugar and warming spices creates a flavour that complements many different dishes.

Fill clean Norgesglass jars with the chutney and store them in the fridge. If you want to preserve chutney for long-term storage at room temperature, you will need to follow a tested, safe preservation method. Simply filling hot jars and sealing them is not sufficient.