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California Jujube and Apple Chutney

Meg van der Kruik
Sweet, tangy, and just the right amount of spicy, this California Jujube and Apple Chutney is a flavor-packed condiment that instantly elevates any dish. Dried jujube fruit brings rich caramel-like notes that pair beautifully with tart Granny Smith apples, warming spices, and a splash of red wine vinegar. Serve it with grilled meats, spoon it over roasted vegetables, or add it to a cheese and cracker spread.
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Prep Time 17 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Indian
Servings 6 4 oz srvings
Calories 187 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 3 cups water
  • 1 6-ounce bag dried, pitted, jujube fruit about 1 ¾ cup
  • 2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
  • ¾ cup red onion diced small
  • 2 tsp minced fresh ginger heaping
  • 2 Granny Smith apples cored and diced small
  • ½ cup apple cider or apple juice
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne use less if you prefer less heat
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 1 TBSP honey
  • ½ cup red wine vinegar
  • ½ tsp salt or more to taste

Instructions
 

  • If your dried jujubes still have the pits, remove them first. Then, place a small saucepan with 3 cups of water on the stove and bring to a boil over high heat. When the water is boiling, add the pitted dried jujube fruit to the pan. Cover. Turn the stove off and let the covered pan with the jujubes steep for 15 minutes.
  • Add the olive oil to a saute pan and heat over medium-low. Add the onion and ginger to the warm oil. Sauté for 5 minutes, then add the diced apples and the cider to the pan. Continue to cook for 10 minutes more, stirring often. If you notice that the pan is drying out and the ingredients are sticking, you can add more cider, 1-2 TBSP at a time.
  • Drain the jujube, reserving the liquid (jujube tea) to enjoy later if you like. Dice the jujube into bite-sized pieces and add them to the apple and onion mixture. Then stir in the spices, honey, vinegar, and salt, then cook for 2-3 minutes more, or until the flavors have been fully incorporated and the apples are tender.
  • Enjoy with crackers, on grilled pork or chicken, or as part of a cheese board.

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Nutrition

Serving: 4ozCalories: 187kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 206mgPotassium: 283mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 130IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg
Keyword apple, apple cider, chutney, dried fruit, ginger, jujube, jujube chutney, jujube fruit, red onion, red wine vinegar
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