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Apple chutney (Indian style)

Published: Sep 2, 2022 by Vandana Chauhan. This post may contain affiliate links.

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This apple chutney is an Indian-style sweet and tangy chutney with a gentle kick of warm spices. Serve it as a side dish or just spread it on your crispy toast, paratha (Indian flatbread), or crackers, it tastes delicious. It is vegan and gluten-free.

Indian apple chutney in a glass jar

When I was a kid, my father who had a transferable job once got posted in a beautiful Indian city-Shimla. We lived there for around 3.5 years. This city is the highest producer of apples in one of India's apple-growing belts.

I remember I had started hating apples after spending a year in that city because our house was always filled with apples. At that time I used to feel that our house smelled like apples all the time. Now I miss those years and have realized how beautiful everything was and how lucky we were. And, I have also started loving apples again. 

I tasted this apple chutney for the first time in Shimla. 

Though I didn't like apples during those days, I loved this apple chutney. It was sweet, tangy, and a little spicy.

If you are looking for ideas to use your extra apples, try this spicy apple chutney. It's vegan and gluten-free too.

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  • What goes in Indian-style apple chutney?
  • How to make (step-by-step process)?
  • Serving tips
  • How to store?
  • Recipe tips & tricks
  • Frequently asked questions
  • More easy Indian chutney recipes
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What goes in Indian-style apple chutney?

To make this apple chutney, you will need the ingredients shown below:

Ingredients required to make apple chutney

Ingredient notes and substitute suggestions

  1. Apple: You can make it with any variety of apples. Generally, the tangy ones are the best for chutney as they balance the sweetness of sugar and raisins. However, you can use whatever is available to you.
  2. Ginger: Ginger gives a nice kick and warm flavor to the chutney. 
  3. Vinegar: Use white or apple cider vinegar
  4. Golden raisins: Adding raisins is optional, you can skip it. Black raisins can also be added. I also make it both ways with and without raisins.
  5. Powdered spices: Cinnamon, garam masala, black pepper, red chili flakes/ red chili powder- these are the spices that go really well in this chutney. You can also use other powdered warm spices of your choice like cloves, nutmeg, etc.
  6. Dark brown sugar: White granulated sugar, light brown sugar, or jaggery can be used too. 
  7. Black mustard seeds: You can also add fennel seeds, fenugreek seeds, or a blend of all three seeds.
  8. Vegetable oil: Canola oil or any neutral-flavored oil can be used too.

How to make (step-by-step process)?

Collage of images of steps 1 to 4 of Indian apple chutney recipe.

Step 1: Peel, core, and chop the apples.

Step 2: Heat oil in a cooking pot. Add mustard seeds. When the seeds start spluttering, add raisins and grated ginger. Saute for a few seconds.

Step 3: Add chopped apples.

Step 4: Add chili flakes, cinnamon powder, ground black pepper, garam masala, vinegar, and salt.

Collage of images of steps 5 to 8 of Indian apple chutney recipe.

Step 5: Mix, and cover the pan.

Step 6: Cook covered for around 15 minutes or until the apples turn mushy. Check 2-3 times in between and stir to make sure that the apples don't stick to the bottom of the pot.

Step 7: Add sugar.

Step 8: Cook for 2 minutes or until the sugar dissolves. Switch off the stove and allow the chutney to reach room temperature.

Your delicious apple chutney is ready to be enjoyed!

Partially eaten apple chutney toast on a white plate

Serving tips

  1. Serve this sweet and tangy apple chutney as a side dish in any meal. 
  2. You can make it a part of your cheese boards.
  3. Spread it on your crispy toast, paratha, or crackers.
  4. Mix some apple chutney with thick yogurt or cream cheese and a delicious dip is ready that can be served with any snack of your choice.

How to store?

To store, allow the apple chutney allow it to reach room temperature then transfer to clean and dry airtight jars. Refrigerate for around 15 days.

Recipe tips & tricks

  1. Try using a tangy variety of apples in this recipe.
  2. Adjust the amount of sugar depending upon how sweet the apples are and also how sweet you want the chutney to be.
  3. Different people prefer different consistency of apple chutney. You can completely mash the apples if you prefer a smooth chutney. However, you can also leave apple chunks if you prefer it that way.
  4. To make the chutney smooth either grate the apples or chop them into very small pieces. It will fasten the process of cooking apples.
  5. You can make similar chutney with other fruits too like pear, raw mango(green mango), banana, plums, etc.

Frequently asked questions

Is Indian apple chutney very spicy?

No, it's not very spicy and the heat of spices gets balanced by the sweetness of apples, raisins, and sugar.

Can you freeze homemade apple chutney?

Yes, this apple chutney can be frozen for around 6 months. Before serving, thaw it and allow to reach room temperature.

More easy Indian chutney recipes

Any major Indian meal is incomplete with a delicious chutney. If you love chutney and looking for more ideas, don't miss to check the following easy chutney recipes on my blog:

  1. Mint chutney
  2. Bengali style tomato chutney
  3. Green mango chutney
  4. Sweet mango chutney
  5. Momos chutney
  6. Peanut chutney
  7. Apricot chutney
Indian apple chutney in a small glass jar.

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Apple chutney (Indian style)

This apple chutney is an Indian-style sweet and tangy chutney with a gentle kick of warm spices. Serve it as a side dish or just spread it on your crispy toast, paratha (Indian flatbread), or crackers, it tastes delicious. It is vegan and gluten-free.
4.45 from 34 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian, North Indian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 112kcal
Author: Vandana Chauhan

Equipment

  • Cooking pot

Ingredients

  • 4 medium-sized apples
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons golden raisins optional
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • Β½ teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 3 tablespoon brown sugar adjust to taste
  • Β½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • ΒΌ teaspoon garam masala
  • Β½ teaspoon ground black pepper adjust to taste
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Peel and cut the apples into small pieces.
  • Heat oil in a cooking pot and add mustard seeds. When the seeds start spluttering, add ginger and raisins. Saute for a few seconds and then add the apples.
  • Add chili flakes, cinnamon powder, ground black pepper, garam masala, vinegar, and salt. Mix, and cover the pan.
  • Cook covered for around 15 minutes or until the apples turn soft and mushy. Check 2-3 times in between and stir to make sure that the apples don't stick to the bottom.
  • When the apples turn mushy, remove the lid and add brown sugar. Mix and cook for another 2 minutes or until the sugar dissolves. Switch off the stove.
  • Allow reaching room temperature. Store in an airtight container, it will be fine for around 2 weeks in the fridge.

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Notes

  1. Try using a tangy variety of apple in this recipe.
  2. Adjust the amount of sugar depending upon how sweet the apples are and also how sweet you want the chutney to be.
  3. If you want the chutney to be very smooth, either grate the apples or chop them into very small pieces. It will fasten the process of cooking apples.
  4. More recipe tips and tricks are given within the post above, please follow them to make this dish.

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Nutrition

Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 164IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Nancy Weed

    December 03, 2022 at 9:24 pm

    5 stars
    This apple Chutney is fantastic!!
    Easy to make, the spices are perfect.
    Cant wait to serve it this evening.

    Reply
    • Vandana Chauhan

      December 09, 2022 at 7:52 pm

      Thanks, Nancy. I am so happy to know that you liked it πŸ™‚

      Reply
  2. Sharon Hollister King

    November 08, 2022 at 3:15 pm

    Can you preserve this in jars and store
    If so how long looks a good chutney
    Thank you

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    • Vandana Chauhan

      November 13, 2022 at 10:59 am

      Hi Sharon, this chutney can be stored in an airtight jar for around 15 days only.

      Reply
  3. N.vijayarangan

    September 20, 2022 at 4:42 pm

    4 stars
    Never before tasted this type of chutney.
    Different taste with nutrients. DURING THE TIMESOF Apple season e can try nd store it for a long period.
    Instead of vinegar we can use tamarind nd instead of sugar we can prefer jaggery.

    Reply
  4. Padmini

    August 15, 2022 at 2:11 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious

    Reply
    • Vandana Chauhan

      August 15, 2022 at 3:09 pm

      Thank you πŸ™‚

      Reply
  5. Virko Kask

    August 22, 2021 at 6:23 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks, managed, very tasty!

    Reply
    • Vandana Chauhan

      September 29, 2021 at 10:14 am

      Thank you πŸ™‚

      Reply

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