Optional to cook chutney with the 2 whole cinnamon sticks, or add 1/2 stick to each jar (in the center) for flavor. Place in 1/2 pint jars (4) and store for up to 5 weeks in the refrigerator. Makes about 2 cups of chutney.
Ingredients
1 ½cupssugar, brown or white
1cupwater
1tsp.salt
⅛tsp.ground cinnamon
2cinnamon sticks
112 oz. pkgcranberries, fresh
2cupsHoney Crisp apples, peeled and chopped
1cupGranny Smith apple, peeled and chopped
⅓cuponion, chopped
¼cupcrystallized ginger
2Tbsp.lemon, freshly squeezed
Instructions
Combine the first 6 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Stir in the apples, onions, and ginger and cook for 20 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice; cool. Remove the cinnamon sticks; cover and chill.