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Ginger-Fuji Apple Chutney
Episode 113: Ginger Fuji Apple Chutney
Apples are, of course, great raw, but they're equally good, if not better, cooked. This tart-sweet chutney, spiked with ginger, takes advantage of the fact, and ups the taste ante by using fragrant Fuji apples. This wonderful apple provides subtly sweet flavor; it also keeps its shape when cooked, so the finished chutney has body. (If you can't get Fujis, any non-mealy apple can be substituted.) Chutneys are great, versatile condiments to have on hand, and this is one of the best.
Keep the chutney in the fridge. Its flavor will intensify with time.
Makes 4 cups
Lasts 1 week, refrigerated
Ingredients
4 cups Fuji or other non-mealy red apples (8 to 10 apples), peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch dice
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon grapeseed or canola oil
2 medium onions, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 tablespoons peeled and minced fresh ginger
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup rice wine vinegar
1 cup apple juice
Directions
- In a large, nonreactive bowl, toss the apples with the lemon juice.
- Heat a large, nonreactive saucepan over medium heat. Add the oil and swirl to coat the pan. Add the onions and ginger and sauté until the onions are soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the apples and cook, stirring gently, for 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the vinegar and apple juice and cook until the liquid is reduced by three quarters, about 30 minutes. Correct the seasoning and cool before ladling into a tightly sealed jar.
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