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apple chutney (a compote)

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Recipe by
Garrison Wayne
@TheOrganizedChef
La Quinta, CA

Relishes, compotes, chutneys, etc. are a fantastic way to take an ordinary main dish and turn it in to a real showstopper. I made this recipe up to make use of 4 large apples I had on the counter that needed to be put to use before they needed to be tossed. Combining fruit, spice, vinegar, and sugar,...and a bit of heat, makes for an easy make ahead condiment for poultry or pork main dishes. I plan to serve this with a sage and mustard crusted pork chop. This is a good recipe to jar up and share with friends during the Holiday Season. It is a good alternative to Cranberry Sauce.

yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For apple chutney (a compote)

  • 2 Tbsp
    butter, unsalted
  • 2 pinch
    red pepper flakes (about 1/16th tsp)
  • 1 sm
    onion, cut in eighths and sliced
  • 3 pinch
    kosher salt (generous pinches)
  • 4 lg
    apples, peeled, cored and diced to 3/4 inch
  • 3/4 c
    water
  • 1/3 c
    apple cider vinegar
  • 3/4 c
    sugar
  • 1/4 c
    raisins soaked in brandy,measure without liquid,macerated overnight
  • 1 Tbsp
    brandy or liquid form the soaked raisins
  • 1/2 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp
    ground cloves

How To Make apple chutney (a compote)

  • 1
    In a med/lg saucepan, melt the butter and add the red pepper flakes. Add the onion and salt. Saute over medium heat for 6 - 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 2
    Add the remaining ingredients, Stir to mix well and bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir occasionally.
  • 3
    Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 35 minutes. Stir occasionally. The liquid should be a gentle roll, so don't use the lowest heat. You want the liquid to reduce as it cooks.
  • 4
    Transfer to a med/small bowl to cool. Cover and refrigerate. Serve with pork or poultry as a condiment.
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