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Spiced Apple Cranberry Chutney

Shanna
A sweet tart cranberry chutney with apples, onions, celery, spices and a splash of orange liqueur. A must have dish on any holiday table. Can be made slow cooker or stove top.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Additional Time 12 hours
Total Time 13 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds fresh cranberries
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 4 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoon ginger
  • ½ teaspoon allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon cloves
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cups sweet or white onion finely diced
  • 2 cups apples peeled and chopped into half inch pieces (5-6 apples depending on size)
  • 1 cup celery green parts only, chopped
  • Optional - 1 shot 1.5 oz orange liqueur

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the cranberries and sort through and discard any overripe or mushy ones. Weigh again to make sure you have 2 pounds of fresh cranberries.
  • Combine everything in a slow cooker. Set to low for 5 hours. Stir once an hour. Let cool and transfer to an airtight container and chill completely in refrigerator. It will set up more as it chills.

To cook stovetop:

  • Simmer first 9 ingredients for 45 min. (after bringing to boil). Add last 3 ingredients. Cook for another 15 min. Let cool and transfer to an airtight container and chill completely in refrigerator. It will set up more as it chills.

Notes

This can be served either chilled, room temp or warmed back up.