Fresh Cranberry Ginger Chutney
This Easy Cranberry-Ginger Chutney adds a bright, tangy-sweet flavor to any fall or holiday table and comes together quickly with simple, pantry-friendly ingredients. It’s a refreshing fruity twist on classic cranberry sauce, perfect as a side dish, flavorful weeknight addition, or the perfect complement to your shawarma, cheese boards, pork chops, or Thanksgiving leftovers sandwich.
Servings 8 servings
Calories: 85kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounce fresh cranberries 1 bag
- 2 inches fresh ginger knob about 2 inches peeled and finely grated, or 1 tablespoon minced
- ½ cup orange juice freshly squeezed if possible
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup light brown sugar adjust for sweetness
- 1 small shallot minced
- 1 cinnamon stick or ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground clove
- 1 pinch kosher salt
Equipment
- Silicone Spatula or Wooden Spoon
- Airtight Container or glass jar
Instructions
- Save Time in the Kitchen: Read the instructions thoroughly, then gather and prep all your ingredients before cooking! Learn Prepping Tips.
- In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, ginger, orange juice, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, shallot, cinnamon stick, clove, and salt.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until cranberries burst and mixture thickens, about 12–15 minutes.
- Remove cinnamon stick, taste, and adjust sweetness or acidity as needed.
- Cool slightly before serving it will thicken more as it rests.
Notes
- One cinnamon stick = ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon if substituting.
- A 2-inch knob of ginger = about 1 tablespoon minced.
- Fresh cranberries will burst as they cook this is normal and helps thicken the chutney.
- If the chutney becomes too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons water or orange juice to loosen it.
- Make it one day ahead for deeper flavor and easier meal prep.
Nutrition
Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 58IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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