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Finished cranberry chutney inside of a white Dutch oven with a wooden spoon.
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Ultimate Cranberry Chutney Recipe

If you're searching for the Ultimate Cranberry Chutney, you just found it. Oranges, figs, pistachios, golden raisins, and jalapeño make every spoonful taste like the holidays got an upgrade.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 205kcal
Author: Mike Cleavenger

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 24 ounces cranberries
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 2 navel oranges unpeeled, chopped and seeded
  • ½ cup white onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup golden raisins
  • ¼ cup jalapenos chopped
  • ¼ cup pistachios toasted, shelled
  • 8 dried figs chopped
  • 3 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard

Instructions

  • Add all chutney ingredients except to a large pot.
  • Place pot over medium-low heat, stir, and cook until the sugar dissolves.
  • Increase heat to bring to a boil. Cook 3–5 minutes, until cranberries pop and mixture becomes a chunky sauce. Remove from heat.
  • Cool slightly. Let chutney cool a few minutes before filling jars so you don’t warp lids.

Canning (Water Bath)

  • Fill cleaned, sanitized hot glass jars to within ¼" of the rim. Wipe rims. Place sanitized lids on jars, seal tightly.
  • Arrange jars upright in a large pot. Cover with hot water by at least 1". Boil for 15 minutes.
  • Remove jars, cool to room temperature. Listen for lids popping to confirm seals. Store sealed jars in a cool, dry place up to 1 year. Refrigerate after opening.

Notes

  • Use fresh cranberries: Use fresh or frozen cranberries, never dried.  
  • Don't overcook: Bring cranberry chutney to a boil and cook for 3-5 minutes or until cranberries pop. 
  • Storage: You can follow canning instructions and store in your pantry for up to 1 year, store in the refrigerator for 6 months, or place in an airtight container and freeze for 2-3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 148mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.4mg