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    Green Apple Pickle

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    Updated on September 29, 2021 By Shalini 45 Comments - This post contains affiliate links which means if you use them to make a purchase, I'll earn enough money to maybe buy me a lil' something - an ingredient, probably.

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    Kerala Style Green Apple Pickle made with fresh Granny Smith or Green Apples and seasoned with mustard, fenugreek, asafoetida, and spice powders.

    India's love for pickles is unconditional. We love preserving vegetables and fruits through pickling and canning methods so that they can be enjoyed all year round.

    It is best served with plain steamed rice, pulaos, biriyanis, parathas, and roti and thus becomes an integral part of our daily meal.

    That said, there is quite a lot of difference between North Indian style pickles and South Indian style pickles.

    The important one being the use of Mustard oil in North India and Gingelly oil or Sesame oil in South India. While both the oils add the required tanginess and salty heat to the pickle, the taste definitely varies.

    Green Apple Achar

    Achar as pickles is fondly called, today I am sharing an easy Green Apple Achar recipe made in Kerala style. I love Granny Smith Apples and it is available in the state mostly during September-December.

    Green Apple Pickle resembles Mango Pickle in taste and texture. Therefore, you needn't wait for mango season i.e., summer to relish a tart pickle. Green apples are a perfect substitute for raw mangoes because of their slightly sweet and tart taste.

    | Kerala Style Mango Pickle

    If you love a touch of pickled goodness with your meal, then this Green Apple Pickle is for you!

    Green Apple Achar is

    • perfect vegetarian pickle
    • resembles Mango pickle
    • easy to make
    • delicious
    • can be served with rice, biriyani, pulao, roti, or paratha

    🍏Ingredients You'll Need

    This Green Apple pickle makes use of fresh green apples, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, garlic, green chilies, curry leaves, spice powders, gingelly (sesame) oil, a dash of vinegar, and salt.

    You can make quite a few different variations to this pickle too.

    🍴Variations You Can Make

    • Of course, you can use this recipe to make Mango Pickle. Substitute Green Apples with raw mangoes.
    • You can also use regular red apples instead of green apples. However, red apples are sweeter.
    • If you do not like the taste of gingelly (sesame) oil, use mustard oil or any vegetable oil of your choice. The taste witll vary significantly though.
    • You can also add about a tablespoon of chopped ginger while preparing this pickle.
    • If you do not have Kashmiri red chili powder, use paprika. A mixture of cayenne pepper and paprika will give the desired sweet and hot flavor to the pickle.

    ⌛Storage Instructions

    • Always store the pickle in an airtight jar, once cooled completely.
    • This pickle will last for about a week for a family of four. So, you can keep it in room temperature in an airtight container.
    • Do not put wet spoon into the pickle bottle. When exposed to moisture, pickles will turn rancid and leads to formation of mold. Remove the pickle with a clean, dry spoon every time.
    • Refrigerate if you are doubling the recipe or intend to use it for over a week.

    💡Useful Tips

    • Chop the apples even and thin and do not remove the skin. It helps keep the apple hold together rather than turn into a mushy mess.
    • Lower the heat before adding the spice powder. It helps prevent the spices from getting burnt.
    • Do not overcook the apple. Mix everything well and allow to cook only for a couple of minutes after adding to the spices.
    • Let the pickle cool down completely before transfering to a clean, dry, airtight container.
    • Use only a dry spoon to serve.
    • You may store the pickle in room temperature for upto a week. For longer shelf life, refrigerate and use.
    • A dash of vinegar is added as preservative. It also increases the shelf life.

    How to Make Green Apple Pickle

    1. To make Green Apple Achar, wash and pat dry four green apples.
    1. Core and chop the apples into small bits, about 1 cm. Do not remove the skin. Add salt and keep aside for about 30 minutes.
    1. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard and fenugreek seeds. When they splutter, add sliced garlic, green chilies, and curry leaves. Saute till golden brown.
    1. Lower the heat and add spice powders - Kashmiri red chili powder, Red chili powder, Turmeric powder, Fenugreek powder. Mix well.
    1. Add asafoetida and vinegar and mix well.

    6. Add chopped apples along with the little water that oozed out. Mix well to coat each bit.

    1. Once cooled, store it in an airtight container.

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    🥣Serving Suggestions

    Serve about a teaspoon or tablespoon of this Green Apple Pickle as a dip in any of your meals. A typical Indian meal consists of rice and or roti along with accompaniments like Dal, Sabji (Stir-Fried Vegetables), Achar, Pappad, Yogurt/Buttermilk, and/or a non-vegetarian dish.

    Pickles can be served with:

    • Steamed Rice
    • Jeera Rice
    • Ghee Rice
    • Pulao
    • Biriyani
    • Roti
    • Aloo Paratha

    Green Apple Pickle Kerala Style

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    Green Apple Pickle


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    • Author: Shalini
    • Total Time: 50 minutes
    • Yield: 4 persons 1x
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    Kerala Style Green Apple Pickle made with fresh Granny Smith or Green Apples and seasoned with mustard, fenugreek, asafoetida, and spice powders.


    Ingredients

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    1. 4 Granny Smith Apples or Green Apples
    2. ½ cup Gingelly or Sesame Oil (നല്ലെണ്ണ)
    3. 2 tsp Mustard Seeds
    4. 4 tsp Garlic, sliced
    5. 5 Green Chilies, chopped
    6. Curry leaves
    7. 3 tbsp Kashmiri Red Chili powder
    8. 2 tsp Red Chili powder
    9. ½ tsp Turmeric powder
    10. 1 tsp Fenugreek (ഉലുവ) powder
    11. ½ tsp Asafoetida (കായം) powder
    12. 3 tbsp Vingegar
    13. Salt, to taste

    Instructions

    1. To make Green Apple Achar, wash and pat dry green apples.
    2. Core and chop the apples into small bits, about 1 cm. Do not remove the skin. Add salt and keep aside for about 30 minutes.
    3. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. When they splutter, add sliced garlic, green chilies, and curry leaves. Saute till golden brown.
    4. Lower the heat and add spice powders - Kashmiri red chili powder, Red chili powder, Turmeric powder, and Fenugreek powder. Mix well.
    5. Add Asafoetida and vinegar. Mix and bring to a boil.
    6. Add chopped apples along with the little water that oozed out. Mix well to coat each bit.
    7. Once cooled, store it in an airtight container to use.
    • Prep Time: 40 mins
    • Cook Time: 10 mins
    • Category: Pickles
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: Kerala

    Keywords: green apple pickle kerala style, green apple achar, pickling apples, indian apple pickle, green apple pickle indian recipe, how to make green apple pickle, granny smith apple recipes

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    How long does apple pickle last?

    Apple pickles will last only for about a week if kept at room temperature. For longer shelf life, refrigerate and use. However, I'd strongly suggest consuming it within 10-14 days.

    Can we use red apples instead of green apples for pickling?

    Yes, you may use red apples instead of green apples for pickling. However, red apples are sweeter in taste resulting in a sweet pickle.

    Why shouldn't we dip a wet spoon in a jar of pickle?

    A wet spoon leads to exposure to moisture. This will make the pickle go rancid and formation of mold.

    ✨Try these out next! ✨

    👉 Kerala Lemon Pickle

    👉 Kerala Fish Pickle

    👉 Kerala Mango Pickle

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    Comments

    1. Tina Sequeira says

      October 15, 2021 at 9:30 pm

      Green Apple is one of my daughter's favourite fruits. Surely trying this one out! Thanks for the recipe. #MyFriendAlexa #TinasPicks

      Reply
    2. Jayanthi says

      October 14, 2021 at 3:21 pm

      Apple pickle? Sound interesting and yum...:) will try it out definitely...

      Reply
    3. CINDY ANN DSILVA says

      October 12, 2021 at 4:34 pm

      Looks yum. I prefer buying pickles! Let me know if you selling!

      Reply
    4. Srikanth says

      October 11, 2021 at 10:06 pm

      Apple achaar looks yum, have always been a mango fan but this should be tried sometime soon...

      Reply
    5. Charu says

      October 11, 2021 at 9:50 am

      The pickle looks so yummy in the pics.

      Reply
    6. Deepti says

      October 10, 2021 at 11:06 pm

      Shalini, you make your recipes look and sound so delicious. I have never tasted green apple pickle. I should maybe try my hand at it. Thank you for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Saba says

        October 11, 2021 at 12:34 am

        I really loved your styled of sharing this detailed recipes

        ★★★★★

        Reply
    7. Swets says

      October 10, 2021 at 5:53 pm

      Wow what a detailed recipe for apple pickle. Would go for it.

      Reply
    8. Neha Sharma says

      October 10, 2021 at 10:13 am

      Oh wow, this seems like an easy peasy recipe. I have once tried making lemon pickle, it turned out good. I should try making apple pickle too, in Kerala style, and surprise my family. Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
    9. Sadvika Kylash says

      October 09, 2021 at 4:31 pm

      This one is completely different one, I love mango pickle my grandma makes. This seems to be an easy one. would try for sure.

      Reply
    10. Manisha Garg says

      October 08, 2021 at 11:05 pm

      Pickles are my favourite. A green apple pickle recipe is a first for me. Will surely like to give it a try.

      ★★★★

      Reply
    11. Sonali Baidya says

      October 08, 2021 at 2:40 pm

      It looks nice.As I have never heard apple pickle before.

      Reply
    12. The Siriusgram says

      October 07, 2021 at 9:57 pm

      Omg! I should visit Kerala for this variety of food! I’ll try this recipe too, thank you.

      Reply
    13. Ujjwal Mishra says

      October 07, 2021 at 9:05 pm

      Green apple pickles are amazing. I got it from Shimla, and every one loved the sweet-sour taste. now I will try making it your way.

      Reply
    14. Fabida Abdulla says

      October 07, 2021 at 5:41 pm

      This is genius - who'd have thought of pickling green apples!

      Reply
    15. Kiran Acharya says

      October 07, 2021 at 8:16 am

      Love your detailed recipe. I love pickles, but I don't think I have ever tasted apple pickle. It looks delicious.

      Reply
    16. Harjeet Kaur says

      October 06, 2021 at 5:45 pm

      Amazing! I have never heard of Green apple pickle before, Shalini. I am surely going to try your recipe. The tips and variations are really helpful.

      Reply
    17. harshita says

      October 06, 2021 at 5:34 pm

      I think I actually drooled a bit seeing the pictures. Am so going to try this recipe!

      Reply
    18. Milan Singhal says

      October 06, 2021 at 4:44 pm

      I am a huge fan of pickles and would love to try this one.

      Reply
    19. Anushka says

      October 06, 2021 at 3:18 pm

      Hey Shalini,
      I have never ever tried green apple pickle but your recipe has made me excited to give it a try. And luckily I have purchased green apples yesterday as I love green apples a lot. I am definitely going to give it a try right away. I am super excited for the flavor that will turn out after mixing the wood pressed sesame oil and the green apples.
      Thank you for sharing the recipe.

      Reply
    20. Pratibha says

      October 06, 2021 at 12:09 pm

      This looks divine and so easy to make. Bookmarking this recipe. And I totally love your pics.

      Reply
    21. Archana Srivastava says

      October 06, 2021 at 2:06 am

      I ate red apple pickle and raita. I've never tried green apple pickle. Thanks for sharing the wonderful quick recipe; I would like to give it a try.

      Reply
    22. Geethica Mehra says

      October 05, 2021 at 11:41 pm

      Green Apple pickle is something new to me but looks so yummy and easy to make.

      Reply
    23. Ritu Bindra says

      October 05, 2021 at 6:51 pm

      I love this, Shalini. I can imagine the taste, something different and unique. I have got to try it out.

      Reply
    24. Sivaranjini says

      October 05, 2021 at 6:00 pm

      This seems to be a tasty pickle for sure and green apple is just so tangy just like mango.

      Reply
    25. Mandavi Jaiswal says

      October 05, 2021 at 2:45 pm

      Your recipe is absolutely mouth watering and so very doable ! Thanks for sharing

      Reply
    26. Ninu Nair says

      October 05, 2021 at 12:44 pm

      The picture reminded me of the mango pickles that Mummy used to make and the process also seems similar. Though I have never made a pickle before in my life probably can begin with the green apple pickle.

      Reply
    27. Deepika Sharma says

      October 04, 2021 at 10:36 pm

      I read it twice Green apple and not mango!! Will definitely be trying this one. I love the details you put in your recipes even the question answers at the end
      Deepika Sharma

      Reply
    28. Deepa says

      October 04, 2021 at 10:07 pm

      This looks so yummy Shalini. Cant wait to try it! Never heard of this before.

      Reply
    29. Ginia says

      October 04, 2021 at 7:44 pm

      I love green apples and this pickle sounds yummy!

      Reply
    30. Madhu Bindra says

      October 04, 2021 at 12:17 pm

      This looks really delicious. The tart flavor of the apples would work perfectly for this. I haven't tried making an apple achar and am surely trying this out. Thanks for sharing another excellent recipe.

      Reply
    31. Anuradha Sowmyanarayanan says

      October 04, 2021 at 9:23 am

      I have done Apple jam. will try this Apple pickle too

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    32. Dr.Amrita Basu says

      October 04, 2021 at 8:18 am

      I love green apples,but have never had the green apple pickle.Its time to make it now!

      Reply
    33. Paresh Godhwani says

      October 03, 2021 at 11:03 am

      I am a huge fan of pickles and love trying new flavors. The green apple pickle looks interesting and delicious. Will definitely try this at home.

      Reply
    34. Aurora M says

      October 02, 2021 at 11:04 pm

      I saw someone eating green apple and was thinking other ways to eat it. This is something to try as I love pickles

      Reply
    35. Abha Singh says

      October 02, 2021 at 5:20 am

      I never had apple pickle. Would love to try your pickle recipe of green apples.

      Reply
    36. priyanka says

      October 01, 2021 at 1:59 pm

      Definitely making this.

      Reply
    37. Manali Desai says

      September 30, 2021 at 7:41 pm

      So unique, Never thought one could make pickles out of green apples. Gonna try this for sure. Thanks for sharing

      Reply
    38. Richa Mina says

      September 30, 2021 at 6:06 pm

      thanks for sharing a great recipe for pickles with us. i'm going to try it out

      Reply
    39. Andrea says

      September 30, 2021 at 12:08 am

      I've never seen or heard of this but it sounds and looks fantastic! I must try this apple pickle.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Chetan Maheshwari says

        September 30, 2021 at 11:13 pm

        I have never eaten this one, thanks for sharing this recipe

        Reply
    40. Beth says

      September 29, 2021 at 11:58 pm

      This looks like something my hubby and I would love. Any ideas on where to purchase curry leaves? I don't think I have ever seen them before.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    41. Gina says

      September 29, 2021 at 11:51 pm

      This is the perfect unique way to use up some of the apples I have after apple picking this season!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    42. sonia says

      September 29, 2021 at 11:28 pm

      Outstanding dish.
      I will definitely try it

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    43. Shadi Hasanzadenemati says

      September 29, 2021 at 10:41 pm

      This was such a hit! Thank you for this awesome recipe

      ★★★★★

      Reply

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