Spicy Cherry Chutney: Sweet and Tangy Condiment

Are you looking for a way to add a burst of flavor and excitement to your dishes? Look no further than Cherry Chutney.

This delicious and versatile condiment will elevate any meal, from breakfast to dinner. Made with fresh cherries, aromatic spices, and a touch of sweetness, cherry chutney is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and discover a new favorite condiment – cherry chutney.

Some people might face the dilemma of having too many cherries at once and not being able to eat them all before they go bad. I would like to know these people so I can take a few bushels pounds off their hands. I love devouring a big bowl of fresh summer cherries.

This Spicy Cherry Chutney is a delicious and easy way to preserve all of those juicy red beauties to enjoy year round.

What is Chutney?

Chutney is a chunky spread that combines fruit, vinegar, sugar and spices that originated in India.

This Cherry Chutney pairs beautifully with any kind of pork or it can be used as a spread on sandwiches, crostini or crackers, or along side your favorite curry (here's an easy 30 minute recipe). Serve it along side a cheese tray or spread it on a block of cream cheese with crackers for a quick appetizer.

Other Summer Fruit Chutney Recipes

Cucumber Chutney
Peach Chutney
Pineapple Chutney
Indian Plum Chutney
Sweet Hot Tomato Tabasco Chutney

Recipe

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Ingredients

 

• 2 cups fresh Bing cherries (pitted and halved)
• ½ medium lemon
• ½ medium red onion (finely chopped)
• 2 tablespoons minced shallot
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 inch piece fresh ginger (peeled and minced)
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• ½ teaspoon red cayenne pepper
• ½ cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

 

• Zest and juice the lemon half.
• In a wide-bottom saucepan, combine all ingredients except lemon zest.
• Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Immediately reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Simmer for about 25-30 minutes.
• Remove cover from pan, and continue cooking until the mixture becomes thick and chunky.
• Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest.
• Serve warm, or chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

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