The Best Cranberry Chutney Recipe

Forget everything you thought you knew about cranberry chutney! This recipe delivers a vibrant, tangy, and subtly spiced chutney that's perfect for holiday gatherings or an everyday treat. Made with fresh cranberries and a secret blend of warming spices, this chutney is best made a day ahead to allow the flavors to deepen and meld. Get ready to experience a cranberry chutney unlike any other!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 207.4 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
The Best Cranberry Chutney 45

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for The Best Cranberry Chutney

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this The Best Cranberry Chutney? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make The Best Cranberry Chutney

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 12 ounces (about 3 cups) fresh cranberries to the boiling water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the cranberries have burst open (about 5-7 minutes). Do not overcook.
  3. Reduce heat to low. Stir in 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup chopped shallots, 1/4 cup chopped ginger, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  4. Simmer gently for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chutney has thickened slightly.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup raisins.
  6. Let the chutney cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
  7. Serve and enjoy! This chutney is delicious with cheese, crackers, roasted meats, or alongside your favorite holiday dishes.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

107g

Fat

3g

Carbs

11g