Cranberry Chutney with Apple and Crystallized Ginger

For a standout sauce, we needed to do more than just fine-tune the sweet-tart classic.

YIELD 10 to 12 (Makes about 3 cups)

TIME 40 minutes, plus 1 hour cooling

Why This Recipe Works

Gather Your Ingredients

Before You Begin

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If using frozen cranberries, thaw them before cooking.

Instructions

1.

Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat until just shimmering. Add shallot, fresh ginger, and salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until shallot has softened, 1 to 2 minutes.

2.

Add water, vinegar, and sugar. Increase heat to high and bring to simmer, stirring to dissolve sugar. Add 1½ cups cranberries and apples; return to simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cranberries have almost completely broken down and mixture has thickened, about 15 minutes.

3.

Add remaining 1½ cups cranberries and crystallized ginger; continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until just beginning to burst, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to serving bowl and cool for at least 1 hour before serving. (Sauce can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.)

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