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Spicy Cranberry Chutney (easy oven recipe!)
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Spicy Cranberry Chutney (easy oven recipe!)

Spicy Cranberry Chutney baked in the oven combines tart cranberries with warming spices, a touch of maple syrup and sugar, zesty lemon, and a mild heat from chopped green chili. The slow baking softens the cranberries into a jam-like texture, while spices like garam masala and cinnamon add complexity. This chutney balances tart, sweet, spicy, and tangy elements, ideal as a condiment or accompaniment to savory dishes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 58 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces cranberries fresh or frozen
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon sugar or more, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/2 hot green chili finely chopped, like serrano or Indian chili
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400° F (205° C).
  2. Add all of the ingredients to an 8x5” or similar-sized baking dish. If you're doubling this recipe, increase the size of the baking dish, as well, so that the cranberries are stacked about 2 high, but not any more. You also don’t want to use too large a baking dish, where the cranberries are just in a single layer, because then they'll turn crispy instead jammy.
  3. Mix everything in the baking dish really well, cover the dish with parchment paper, then put it into the oven. Bake for 30 minutes or longer, until the cranberries are very tender and easily mash when you press them.
  4. Remove the baking dish from the oven. Then, using a spatula, mash the cranberries and mix really well until they reach a jammy texture. (I usually add a few teaspoons more sugar at this point, while the mixture is still hot ). Press and mix it, so that it gets even more jammy. adjust consistency with water if needed. Garnish with some black pepper and serve.

Notes

  • For stovetop preparation, cook ingredients partially covered for about 10 minutes, mash cranberries when tender, and cook a minute more to thicken.
  • Add extra water if the chutney thickens or dries too much during stovetop cooking to maintain a jammy consistency.
  • This chutney is naturally gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free, and oil-free.

Nutrition Information

Calories 58kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 0.3g (1%) Fat 0.1g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.003g (0%) Sodium 99mg (4%) Potassium 64mg (1%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 33IU (1%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 58

% Daily Value*

Calories 58kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 0.3g 1%
Fat 0.1g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.003g 0%
Sodium 99mg 4%
Potassium 64mg 1%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 33IU 1%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.