Ingredients

• 2 - 3 tbsp ghee or oil
• 1 sweet yellow onion, about 2 cups finely diced
• A pinch of salt
• 1 clove garlic, finely minced
• 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely minced
• Heaping 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and finely diced
• 2 gala apples, peeled and finely diced
• 4 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp water

Instructions

1. in a dutch oven style pot, add the ghee and bring up to a medium heat.
2. add the onions and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes until the onions start to become translucent.
3. add the minced garlic, grated ginger, minced jalapeño, and spices, stirring to combine with the onions. let cook for another 5 minutes while you prep the apples.
4. peel and dice the apples into small pieces. add to the pot along with the sugar, honey, additional salt, pepper, apple cider vinegar, and water. stir to combine.
5. bring the heat down to a low-medium, and let the chutney cook down for about 45 - 50 minutes, stirring occasionally to keep it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
6. the chutney is done once the apples and onions have broken down and there is no liquid leftover in the mixture.
7. remove from heat and let cool. taste and salt as needed.
8. store in the fridge until ready to use, enjoy!