Apple Raisin Chutney, a fermented foods condiment

Are you looking for a delicious, easy-to-make fresh fruit chutney, that is also probiotic? A jar of tasty goodness, tucked away in the fridge, ready when you need it? Fortunately, Apple Raisin Chutney is exactly that recipe. The one you are looking for...so why not come and take a look!

Busy, but not too busy to cook the foods we need.

Now that we are settled in (well more settled, there is yard work that needs serious attention, and other things on the list!) I have been able to do a lot more cooking. One area or item I have wanted to expand upon is fermented foods. Because they are known for assisting with good gut health, my daily goal is one drink or serving of fermented foods daily. And this chutney is so good! Often I will place a couple of spoonsful on the side of my plate at dinner, because it is perfect along side chicken or pork. And for an easy lunch there is nothing like a cheese plate with pickles and chutney to enjoy with bread and butter.  

This chutney is a delightful way to get good gut bacteria and eat well in the process.

While I had remembered the homemade sauerkraut, pickles, and naturally fermented root beer from my childhood, I had no idea about the connection with gut health and fermented foods, until now. Fast forward 40 years (whew, that went fast!), and along the way, I too became gut health compromised. I did not understand the reason or reasons behind it until I started looking at the differences in my choice of food as an adult and the foods put on the table in my childhood family home. The remedy? More delicious, homemade and naturally fermented foods to enjoy!

A standard canning jar, works great!

So today I am sharing this delicious Apple Raisin Chutney. I had this "pinned" on my Pinterest board, waiting to get to it, and once made it became a favorite. This recipe was shown stored in a fido style jar, which I did not have available. However a standard glass jar works just fine, simply remember to let any built-up gas escape from time to time, or leave the lid almost screwed down...having jars available means that at any given time we can have two or three fermented foods in our fridge, available to enjoy. 

Perfect any way you serve it.

I enjoy this with a variety of foods from a sandwich at lunch to a slice of roast pork or a chicken thigh for dinner.  The flavor profile?  Lightly sweet, with a bit of a tang, and a mild crunch from the walnuts. I can usually tell by reading a recipe if it is going to be good, but it is always fun to enjoy food that surpasses your original interest in the recipe, and this Apple Raisin Chutney does just that. If you are looking for a delicious, and easy to make fermented condiment the whole family will enjoy, I hope you give this one a try!

Some additional thoughts on this recipe:

This is perfect for those apples that have grown a bit soft in the fruit bowl. 

Chopped lightly, Apple Raisin Chutney is the perfect fold in, for chicken salad for sandwiches. 

And while pork and chicken have suggested, this is also great along side a slice of ham. Especially if you love a sweet-salty combo. 

Ingredients needed for this recipe:

• apples
• walnuts
• raisins
• whey strained from yogurt
• honey
• salt
• cinnamon

You will also need the following:

• kitchen knife
• cutting board
• measuring cup
• stirring spoon
• large mixing bowl
• glass jar for storage, with a lid

Now we are ready to get started!

Apple Raisin Chutney, a fermented foods condiment
adapted from:  Simply Homemaking
UPDATED: 09.29.2024

3 large apples, your choice on the apples 
2 large handfuls walnuts
2 handfuls raisins
1/3 c yogurt whey, I strained plain full fat yogurt to obtain this
1/3 c honey
1 1/2 t sea salt
3/4 t cinnamon

Wash and dry, but do not peel the apples. Cut into quarters and remove the core. Dice, set aside. Break the walnuts into pieces, and set them aside. 

Apple Raisin Chutney

Combine the diced apples, broken walnut pieces, and the raisins in a large bowl. If the raisins are sticking together, gently break them apart and mix them into the diced apple pieces.

Add the remaining ingredients, and toss together making sure all of the ingredients are coated well with the honey and the whey. Using a canning funnel transfer to a storage jar. Attach the lid. 

Let the jar of Apple Raisin Chutney stand on your counter for 3 days, turning the jar to moisten the apple pieces with the accumulating juices daily. Be sure to secure the lid before doing so. And once turned, loosen the lid and let any pressure be released. Each day you will see the level of the ingredients shrink as the fruit releases juices and begins the fermentation process. 

This photo is at the 24-hour mark. 

After 3 days, store in the refrigerator. It is a good keeper as they say, but it will be gone quick as a wink! I know that I alone can eat the entire jar before it shows any signs of going bad. Fermented foods are always good keepers!

Storage options for Apple Raisin Chutney. Once fermented store covered in the refrigerator for up to 6 months, but it will not last that long!

UPDATE:  For your convenience, a "copy and paste" version of Apple Raisin Chutney has been included below. 

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Apple Raisin Chutney, a fermented foods condiment
adapted from:  Simply Homemaking
UPDATED: 09.29.2024

3 large apples, your choice on the apples 
2 large handfuls walnuts
2 handfuls raisins
1/3 c yogurt whey, I strained plain full fat yogurt to obtain this
1/3 c honey
1 1/2 t sea salt
3/4 t cinnamon

Wash and dry, but do not peel the apples. Cut into quarters and remove the core. Dice, set aside. Break the walnuts into pieces, and set them aside. 

Combine the diced apples, broken walnut pieces, and the raisins in a large bowl. If the raisins are sticking together gently break them apart and mix them into the diced apple pieces.

Add the remaining ingredients, and toss together making sure all of the ingredients are coated well with the honey and the whey. Using a canning funnel transfer to a storage jar. Attach the lid. 

Let the jar of Apple Raisin Chutney stand on your counter for 3 days, turning the jar to moisten the apple pieces with the accumulating juices daily. Each day you will see the level in the jar shrink as the fruit releases juices and begins the fermentation process. 

After 3 days, store in the refrigerator. It is a good keeper as they say, but it will be gone quick as a wink!

Storage options for Apple Raisin Chutney. Once fermented store covered in the refrigerator for up to 6 months, but it will not last that long!

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