Quince and Currant Chutney

A flavorful autumn chutney combining sweet quinces with dried currants, aromatic spices, and fresh ginger. This vibrant condiment balances sweet, tangy, and spicy notes perfect for pairing with cheese or meats.

6 servings
45 min

Ingredients

  • 1 pound quinces
  • cups apple cider
  • cups red onion
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup golden brown sugar
  • ½ cup dried currants
  • ¼ cup fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoons orange peel
  • 1 whole star anise
  • 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
  • ½ teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • teaspoon salt

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Mix all ingredients in heavy large saucepan; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until almost all liquid is absorbed, stirring often, about 45 minutes. Discard star anise. (Can be made 4 days ahead. Cover; chill.)

    45 min

  2. 2.

    *A brown star-shaped seedpod; available in the spice section of some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Asian markets.