Cranberry chutney is a surefire winner

Bibi Hutchings, a lifelong Southerner, lives along a quiet coastal Alabama bay with her cat, Zulu, and husband, Tom. She writes about the magical way food evokes memories, instantly bringing you back to the people, places and experiences of your life. Her stories take you all around the South and are accompanied with tried-and-true recipes that are destined to become a part of your memory-making as you share them with your friends and family.

Looking for an easy, festive and fresh holiday appetizer or hostess gift? This chutney is it! It does not hurt that it is a gorgeous shade of ruby red and so very versatile.

Spooned over cream cheese or chèvre, then top with chopped green scallions for one of my favorite appetizers during this time of year. The chutney practically makes itself once you toss all the ingredients together in a saucepan, but you would think this standout relish of sorts requires much more effort. Tangy and sweet with the pleasing, piquant bite of reduced apple cider vinegar, it is a celebration of the cranberry and a world-class condiment on a turkey sandwich.