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    Cranberry Apple Chutney ~ Pressure Cooker Recipe

    Published: November 12, 2020Updated: February 20, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase after clicking a link, I may earn a small commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. See Our Full Disclosure Policy for More Information

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    • Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker with TenderCrisp
    Recipe Time :10 minutes mins
    Servings: 10

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    This Cranberry Apple Chutney takes minutes to make, is perfect for a make ahead side dish, and can be served as an appetizer or with your meal. It's simply delicious!

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    Every fall, bags and bags of cranberries are in every produce department filling the bins to the tippy top! They are so beautiful with their vibrant red color, and every year I like to find something a little different to make with them!

    I'm not even a huge fan of cranberries, but find myself grabbing several bags every year. They scream HOLIDAYS to me. It's something about the color and the shape that puts me right in the holiday spirit!

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    There is only one problem, I don't really like them. Or, maybe I should say that I find most recipes using them to be too tart or too sweet, so I like to get creative and develop recipes that allow the cranberries to be the star without a tart pucker or a sweetness that makes your teeth hurt.

    This Cranberry Apple Chutney is the perfect balance of sweet and tart and has a wonderful texture.

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    • Ways to Serve Cranberry Apple Chutney
    • Can I Make this Recipe Without a Pressure Cooker?
    • Can I make this Cranberry Apple Chutney in the Ninja Foodi Cold & Hot Blender?
    • How to Make Cranberry Apple Chutney in the Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker or Electric Pressure Cooker
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I use frozen cranberries?

    Absolutely! I tested the recipe the first two times using cranberries that I had in the freezer from last year and it worked exactly the same.

    Can I double or cut the recipe in half?


    Yes. Cutting the recipe in half or doubling it should not affect the pressure cook time. You may have more liquid if doubling the recipe, but you can simply use the sear/sauté to cook off any excess liquid.

    Can I freeze the cranberry apple chutney?


    The cranberry and spice mixture will freeze just fine. I'm not sure how the apples will hold up. They might lose their texture, and I think the nuts would do the same. If you think you won't eat all of it and want to freeze it, I would only add the apples and nuts just to part of the batch. Freeze the remaining cranberry and spice mixture. When you are ready to serve that, thaw and add fresh apples and nuts.

    Ways to Serve Cranberry Apple Chutney

    Personally, I like to serve it chilled, but it is also good warm. You can simply serve it as a side dish for your dinner or use it as an appetizer.

    The Cranberry Apple Chutney is delicious served with crackers and cream cheese!

    You could also mix it with cream cheese and serve it as a warm dip.

    It would be fantastic served on top of a baked brie wheel.

    Make a cheesecake and use it as a topping for a delicious cranberry cheesecake!

    Cranberry Apple Chutney would make an incredible topping for roasted pork loin or a baked chicken breast. You could even stuff the chicken breast with it and a little blue cheese or gorgonzola.

    Instead of the pesto in this recipe, you could use the chutney! Pesto Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

    It would also be great mixed into some yogurt for a quick breakfast or snack.

    Of course, you can serve it with your turkey dinner!

    Can I Make this Recipe Without a Pressure Cooker?

    Certainly! I used the Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker because it makes it so quick and easy, but you can use a saucepan on the stove.

    Combine all your ingredients (except the apples and pecans) along with about ¼-½ cup of water into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil for about 2-3 minutes and then reduce to a simmer using med/low heat until the cranberries begin to break down and the sauce thickens. This will take anywhere from 20-30 minutes.

    Make sure to stir frequently and adjust the heat down if if the mixture is getting too hot.

    You can also make this in your slow cooker. Simply add the ingredients (except the apples and pecans) along with about ¼-½ cup of water and slow cook on high for 2-4 hours or until the cranberries have broken down and the sauce thickens.

    I would stir occasionally during the slow cook time.

    Can I make this Cranberry Apple Chutney in the Ninja Foodi Cold & Hot Blender?

    I haven't tested the recipe in the blender, but I don't see why you couldn't.

    I would add the ingredients (except the apples and pecans) along with ½ cup of water to the blender and select hearty soup.

    That function should cook and break down the cranberries without blending them too much.

    How to Make Cranberry Apple Chutney in the Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker or Electric Pressure Cooker

    You can use any electric pressure cooker to make this recipe and it's incredibly quick and easy!

    Add the whole cranberries (they can be frozen or fresh), sugars, and balsamic vinegar to the inner pot.

    adding cranberries, sugars, vinegar to the inner pot

    Add the spice blend, zest and juice the orange and add 1 cinnamon stick (not pictured because I forgot it in the recipe I filmed) or ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon, if desired. Stir.

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    adding spices and orange zest, juice to the inner pot

    Put the pressure lid on and make sure to turn the valve to seal. Set the pressure on high for 1 minute. When the time is up, do an immediate release by turning the valve to vent.

    While the pressure is venting, I usually peel and dice the apple and chop up the pecans.

    Remove the lid. Fold in the diced apples and pecans.

    folding in apples and pecans after pressure cooking

    Refrigerate until chilled. Serve & Enjoy!

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    Cranberry Apple Chutney

    Recipe By: Louise
    Quick & Easy Chutney, made right in your pressure cooker! Perfect for making ahead of time!
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Time to Pressure 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Condiment, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 133 kcal

    Equipment

    • Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker with TenderCrisp
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    Ingredients

    • 12 ounces cranberries 3 cups
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • ½ cup white sugar
    • 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
    • ½ teaspoon fine grind sea salt
    • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
    • ¼ teaspoon ginger
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
    • 1 orange zest and juice
    • 1 cinnamon stick or ¼-½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 Granny Smith apple diced
    • ¼ cup chopped pecans optional

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    • Add the whole cranberries to the inner pot of your pressure cooker. Add the sugars, spices, and balsamic vinegar. Zest the orange and add the zest to the inner pot. Juice the orange and add the juice to the inner pot. You should have about 2-3 tablespoon of orange juice. If your orange doesn't produce enough juice, or you omit the orange, add 2-3 tablespoon of apple juice or water.
    • Add the cinnamon stick and stir. Put the pressure lid on and set the pressure to high for 1 minute. Make sure to turn the valve to seal. When the time is up, immediately release the pressure.
    • Peel and dice the apple and fold into the mixture. Add the chopped pecans and stir. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve & Enjoy!

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.25cupCalories: 133kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 121mgPotassium: 98mgFiber: 3gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword cranberry relish
    Course Appetizer, Condiment, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
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    About the Recipe Author, Louise Long

    Louise is a full-time recipe creator and food blogger @ The Salted Pepper. She has over 30 years of experience with cooking and recipe development. She owned a restaurant for several years and was a full-time RN until retiring to blog full-time.

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    She published her first cookbook in the Fall of 2018 and is very interested in writing several more.

    Louise is also the creator of an online Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooking Course with over 100 instructional step-by-step videos. People absolutely rave about the course and all the value they have received from it.

    Louise has several very active Facebook groups that help people with the basics of cooking and learning more about the appliances they love.

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    1. Mandy

      September 11, 2023 at 4:24 am

      It looks lovely how long will it keep in a jar for opened and unopened thanku that’s the cranberry and apple thankyou

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    2. Colleen

      November 25, 2021 at 12:44 am

      I made that "canned" jelled cranberry sauce in the pampered chef blender on the jam setting. I was amazed at how good it turned out. I am also going to make your recipe for thanksgiving which is today btw, so Happy Thanksgiving!

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      • Louise

        November 27, 2021 at 2:30 pm

        Happy Thanksgiving!

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    3. Todd C

      December 02, 2020 at 4:23 am

      Addictive! Made two batches over Thanksgiving - one with the spices and one without the spices. The spiced one is good and got eaten quickly, but was more in the mood for a no spice version. Made a double batch the second time without the spice - loved the interaction with the orange and apple. I will probably make more batches while fresh cranberries are available in the supermarket. Fabulous!

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      • Louise

        December 02, 2020 at 7:38 am

        I'm so glad you liked it!

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      • Louise

        December 02, 2020 at 7:40 am

        I am so glad you enjoyed it!

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