
Spiced Cranberry Apple Chutney Recipe
Spiced cranberry apple chutney recipe combines fresh cranberries with tart Granny Smith apples and warming spices for a lovely alternative to traditional cranberry preparations. This sophisticated version elevates standard cranberry sauce through the addition of apples and complex spice blends that create more interesting flavors. The use of Granny Smith apples provides tartness that complements the cranberries while adding texture and natural sweetness. This lovely alternative appeals to those seeking more complex holiday condiments beyond simple cranberry sauce. The fresh cranberries ensure bright flavor while the spices add warmth and complexity that makes this chutney memorable.

The spiced cranberry apple chutney recipe combines fresh cranberries, Granny Smith apples, and spices. It makes a lovely alternative to regular cranberry sauce. It tastes divine served over baked Brie. This spiced cranberry apple chutney recipe has yielded many compliments, when I have given it as Christmas gifts in pretty jars or served it at Thanksgiving dinner.
Ingredients
2 cups fresh cranberries
2 cups white sugar
3 tablespoons water, or more as needed
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 cup fresh orange juice
1 cup golden raisins
¼ cup pecans (Optional)
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 pinch salt, or to taste
Directions
Combine cranberries, sugar, and water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook until cranberries have popped, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in celery, apple, orange zest, orange juice, raisins, pecans, ginger, cloves, and salt; cook, stirring frequently, until celery is tender and sauce is reduced, about 35 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover the saucepan, and let chutney stand to thicken, about 15 minutes. Serve warm.
Cook’s Note:
This will store nicely for up to three weeks in the refrigerator in a tightly covered container. It can easily be reheated in the microwave; just be sure to cover loosely.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
52 | Calories |
0g | Fat |
13g | Carbs |
0g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 48 | |
Calories 52 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 0g | 1% |
Sodium 2mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 13g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
Total Sugars 11g | |
Protein 0g | 0% |
Vitamin C 4mg | 4% |
Calcium 4mg | 0% |
Iron 0mg | 1% |
Potassium 49mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.