Switch around your Thanksgiving sides and give this fresh cranberry chutney a try this year.

Thaw overnight in the refrigerator if frozen.

Serve the chutney chilled, at room temperature, or warmed on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Southern Living Cranberry Chutney in a bowl ready to serve

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Save any leftovers to spread on sandwiches or toasts.

If using frozen berries, thaw and drain well.

Add mustard seeds, and cook until they sputter, 30 seconds to 1 minute.

ingredients for cranberry chutney

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Cook, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and mixture thickens, 10 to 15 minutes.

Taste and add sugar as desired.

Taste chutney, and add more salt, if desired.

cooking cranberry chutney

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Serve at room temperature, or transfer to an airtight container and store in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.

Recipe Note

Reprinted fromFood Is Loveby arrangement with Harvest, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.

Copyright 2024, Palak Patel.

cranberry chutney in a bowl

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It can be chunky or smooth.

This chutney can last up to two weeks in the refrigerator if stored properly.