“THY BOUNTY SHINES IN AUTUMN UNCONFINED AND SPREADS A COMMON FEAST FOR ALL THAT LIVE.” James Thomson
There is a different kind of simplicity that I search for in the fall. While in spring and summer, I am content to eat some strawberries off the vine, or a fresh peach flavorful all on it’s own; in autumn I look for more comfort. For a blending and melding of fruits and flavors. And warmth! And this union of fruits and spices does not need to be complex. Crisp apples, pears and cranberries melt together with the warmth of cinnamon and brown sugar and curry. This chutney takes little time and effort to make, but seems to simmer for the longest hour of my life! And I could almost be content with the lovely scent which begins to waft through my kitchen. This fall fruit chutney was created to……
….accompany my Orange Nutmeg Popovers. And what a perfect partnership it was! I’ve also paired this apple and pear chutney with grilled pork medallions and it was even more incredible! A sweet and savory spoonful of this chutney takes the chill off of any fall day!
Yields: Approx. 2 cups
Level of Difficulty: Easy
CHUTNEY:
- 2 Honeycrisp apples , peeled, cored and diced
- 2 pears, peeled, cored, and diced
- 3/4 cup of fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup of raisins
- 1/2 cup of finely diced orange bell pepper
- 1 Tablespoon of grated lemon zest
- 1 Tablespoon of grated orange zest
- 2 Tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
- 3/4 cup of water
- 1/3 cup of light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of dried mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon of ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon of allspice
Combine and stir all of the ingredients in a large, heavy saucepan. Cover with a lid and bring this to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Check to be sure that the water has not evaporated completely and add a little water if the mix looks too dry. Remove the chutney from the pan and let cool at room temperature. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Enjoy!
Recipe adapted from Savory Baking
Wow – this is STUNNING! What a great chutney! I think I’d like to bake some chicken with that!
Ann….Thanks! Served this with pork and it was wonderful! : )
I will give this chutney as a spread over toasted bread and sure it will yummy.
Nava….I hope you enjoy! : )
what a lovely chutney! look at that gorgeous color! I’m with Ann! It would be great with chicken!
The cranberries gave it this beautiful color! I hope you try it! : )
I haven’t had enough chutney in my life. Yours looks like a jar full of jewels and I can only imagine the smell. Serving this with grilled meats sounds like perfection, and I will have to treat myself to this very soon. Thank you.
Sandra…thanks so much. I could eat this out of the jar! : )
Anne… I’m loving the depth of field in this photo…. was this taken with your new camera? It’s definitely working for you… ;0 I hear you on the desire for warmth and comfort in the fall… and this beautiful autumn chutney delivers just that! You have so many gorgeous seasonings going on in here – a celebration on a plate. I bet it worked perfectly with your popovers. What a nice holiday gift this would make! Beautiful.
Kelly…thanks! Yes…taken with the new camera which I am still trying to figure out! I really loved all the seasonings here, too. I hope you try this! : )
Anne, I am a chutney FANATIC and usually serve some sort of chutney during the holidays as well as cranberry sauce. I think this will be that recipe this year. This looks delicious!
Janet…thanks so much! I would totally replace my cranberry sauce with this! I hope you like it! : )
Just saw your beautiful chutney on Foodgawker – way to go Anne!!
Kelly! Thanks so much! After 8 months of total and constant rejection….they finally cracked and let me in! LOL I’m crediting my new camera and great beginner’s luck. ;- )
Holy yum! This looks amazing! Your photos are beautiful too!
Dee…this was yum! Thanks so much! : )
Warmth is right! I love the warm flavors of this season. This chutney sounds perfect!
Thanks Cassie! Just the right amount of cinnamon, curry and cumin…..the perfect warmth! : )
Anne, this chutney is perfection! I love all of the delicious fruit flavors you packed into it! I bet this would be delicious on a number of things!
Thanks Stephanie! This is definitely versatile. But I’d eat it straight out of the jar! : )
Love the idea of adding curry powder. Yum!!
Thanks! The blend of spices add such a nice warmth to the sweetness!
Well, I knew it… I missed this one. What a fantastic recipe too. Chutney… you know this curry girl loves some chutney.
You also used a lot of my favorite spices and curry powder to boot. You go lady!!! So what did you think about the curry spices? I hope you liked them and give them another try with some other recipes. I hope I don’t sound like a “curry” pusher. LOL! Well I give you 2 big, hug, massive thumbs up for this recipe. WELL DONE!! 
Ramona….I loved this chutney. You are training me well! : )
When I was a child I hated chutney. I’m so glad I’ve grown up. This looks fantastic, and oh the possibilities for sweet and savory dishes.
Angela…I’m with you. And as I’ve grown up I’ve begun to love sweet and savory so much more! : )
This is so lovely. I have always wanted to make it but have never tried. This is remarkable. Think I need to make some now.
Kim…first time making chutney…..but it won’t be my last! : )
Anne, this not only looks great, but would be an excellent holiday gift too!
Tiffany….you are right…..put it in some pretty jars with some pretty ribbons! : )