Quince and Currant Chutney

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
2%
Quince and Currant Chutney
45 min.
10
122kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your condiment game? Quince and Currant Chutney is a vibrant and flavorful addition to your culinary repertoire that’s not only vegetarian and vegan-friendly but also gluten and dairy-free! Perfect for enhancing a variety of dishes, this chutney is a delightful blend of sweet and tangy flavors, making it an exceptional accompaniment to everything from roasted meats to artisanal cheeses.

Quinces, the star of this recipe, have a unique fragrance and taste that sets them apart from other fruits. When combined with dried currants, spicy ginger, and aromatic spices like cardamom and star anise, they create an irresistible chutney that offers a complex depth of flavor. Imagine spreading this luscious concoction on a crusty piece of bread or using it as a dipping sauce for fresh veggies—your taste buds will thank you!

This chutney is not just a feast for the senses; it’s also quick to prepare. In only 45 minutes, you can whip up a batch that serves ten, making it a fantastic option for gatherings or as a thoughtful gift for friends and family. Plus, it can be made ahead of time, allowing the flavors to deepen even further while it chills in the refrigerator. So gather your ingredients and get ready to create a sensational chutney that will impress everyone at your next meal!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups apple cider 
  • 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar 
  • teaspoon mustard seeds shopping list black
  • 0.5 cup currants dried
  • 0.3 cup ginger fresh minced peeled
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed ()
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cardamom 
  • teaspoons orange zest grated
  • pound quinces cored peeled quartered cut into 1/3-inch cubes ( scant 4 cups) ( 3 medium)
  • 1.5 cups onion red chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper dried red crushed
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  •  star anise whole

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • knife

Directions

  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.)
  2. *A brown star-shaped seedpod; available in the spice section of some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Asian markets.
  3. The hard core of the quince must be removed with a knife after each fruit is quartered. If the core is too hard to remove safely with a knife, trim pieces of fruit from around it, then cut the pieces into smaller cubes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories122kcal
Protein2.85%
Fat2.08%
Carbs95.07%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.27
Glycemic Load
5.64
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.2334782688514%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.78mg
Epicatechin
1.97mg
Isorhamnetin
1.2mg
Kaempferol
0.16mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
5.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:121.69kcal
6.08%
Fat:0.3g
0.45%
Saturated Fat:0.04g
0.27%
Carbohydrates:30.41g
10.14%
Net Carbohydrates:28.55g
10.38%
Sugar:19.69g
21.88%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:42.07mg
1.83%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.91g
1.82%
Vitamin C:9.96mg
12.08%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.63%
Fiber:1.86g
7.45%
Potassium:256.99mg
7.34%
Copper:0.11mg
5.51%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.39%
Iron:0.76mg
4.23%
Magnesium:14.76mg
3.69%
Calcium:32.85mg
3.28%
Phosphorus:29.98mg
3%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.89%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.34%
Folate:7.66µg
1.91%
Selenium:1.29µg
1.85%
Vitamin B3:0.32mg
1.62%
Vitamin B5:0.11mg
1.12%
Vitamin A:55.97IU
1.12%
Source:Epicurious