Description
Julia Child’s cranberry chutney blends sweet and tangy flavors from classic French and American culinary traditions. Guests will savor complex spices and bright fruit notes that elevate holiday meals with elegant simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pkg (12 oz/340 g) fresh cranberries
- 1 cup (150 g) diced peeled apples
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- ¾ cup (150 g) white sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) cider vinegar
- ½ cup (75 g) raisins
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground allspice
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
Instructions
- Preparation: Gather all ingredients and measure precisely to ensure a balanced and flavorful chutney.
- Sugar Syrup: Create a foundation by dissolving sugar in water over medium heat, bringing the mixture to a vigorous boil.
- Flavor Fusion: Incorporate cranberries, diced apples, apple cider vinegar, raisins, and a aromatic spice medley of cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and cloves into the bubbling liquid.
- Simmering Stage: Reduce heat to low, allowing the mixture to gently simmer and meld flavors, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and maintain an even texture for 10-12 minutes.
- Cooling and Preservation: Transfer the fragrant chutney to a clean container, cover directly with plastic wrap to prevent moisture loss, and allow to cool to room temperature before serving.
Notes
- Precision Matters: Accurately measure ingredients using proper kitchen tools to ensure consistent flavor and texture.
- Boil with Care: Watch the initial sugar-water mixture closely to achieve a perfect rolling boil before adding other ingredients.
- Spice Balance: The aromatic spice blend creates depth, so use fresh ground spices for maximum flavor intensity.
- Cooling Technique: Cover the chutney directly with plastic wrap to prevent moisture loss and maintain a smooth, glossy finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg