Eggless Pear & Ginger Chutney
Warm spiced pears, sharp apple cider vinegar, and a hit of fresh ginger come together in a chutney that manages to feel both rustic and a little bit fancy at the same time. The maple syrup adds a gentle, rounded sweetness that plays beautifully against the cardamom and Ceylon cinnamon, giving the whole thing a depth that store-bought condiments rarely achieve. Everything goes into one saucepan and simmers down into a thick, glossy preserve that practically perfumes your kitchen as it cooks. Since the recipe is built entirely from fruit, aromatics, vinegar, and spice, there are no hidden animal-derived binders or emulsifiers to worry about — it's naturally free of eggs without any substitutions required. Spoon it over a cheese board, alongside roasted pork or chicken, or tucked into a grain bowl for a bright, tangy contrast. The optional fresh thyme is a small addition that punches well above its weight, so don't skip it if you have a sprig on hand. Store it in a glass jar in the fridge and you've got a versatile, homemade condiment ready to elevate almost anything on the table.
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8 servings
- 4 medium ripe pears (about 2 lb), peeled, cored, and cut into ½-inch dice
- 1 small yellow onion (about ¾ cup), finely diced
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup water
- ½ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the diced pears, onion, fresh ginger, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, water, Ceylon cinnamon, cardamom, and salt in a medium saucepan. Stir to combine.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
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