Cranberry Ginger Chutney

By Hklbrries

“This sweet-tart sauce is the perfect accompaniment to roast turkey or pork. It is also terrific on sandwiches made with leftover meat,” the author writes.


The perfect recipe for holiday gift giving can be almost anything, as long as it comes from your kitchen – and from the heart. A favorite family recipe is a good place to start. A jar of jam or chutney canned when the fruits were at their peak is always welcome. A simple sugar cookie can look elegant with a dusting of sprinkles, especially if it’s tied up in a small bag with a pretty ribbon.

The treats don’t have to be expertly decorated. If you can wield a pastry bag like a pro, that’s perfect. But giving a child a zip-top sandwich bag full of frosting with a snipped corner works just as well. Let them have fun shaking seasonal nonpareils onto the cookies; they’re easy to clean up.

Include the recipe on the gift tag if you like, or at the very least, add a note about how your treat should be stored and when it’s best enjoyed.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 small white or yellow onions, diced
• 1 1/2-inch piece ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon black or yellow mustard seeds
• 12 ounces fresh or thawed frozen cranberries
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
• Salt
• Freshly ground pepper

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

Sterilize 3 half pint jars.

Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet or saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onions, ginger and mustard seeds and sauté, stirring often, until the onions are tender and translucent, 8 to 10 minutes.

Add the cranberries to the skillet, along with the water, brown sugar and vinegar. Simmer gently until the cranberries pop and the sauce takes on a jammy consistency, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove the ginger slices and discard.

Pour the mixture into prepared jars and allow to cool before covering tightly and refrigerating. Will keep for 3 to 4 weeks, refrigerated.