MSG Free Pear & Ginger Chutney
This chutney is the kind of condiment that quietly steals the show — sweet, tangy, warmly spiced, and deeply aromatic from fresh ginger and Ceylon cinnamon. Ripe pears break down into a jammy, thick spread that pairs beautifully with cheese boards, roasted meats, grain bowls, or even a simple slice of crusty bread. Store-bought chutneys and condiments are notorious for hiding flavor enhancers and additives in their ingredient lists, so making your own from scratch is the cleanest way to go. Every ingredient here is whole and recognizable: fresh fruit, real ginger, apple cider vinegar, and pure maple syrup doing all the heavy lifting. The slow simmer is what makes it special — as the liquid reduces, the flavors concentrate into something that tastes far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. A finishing touch of fresh thyme adds a subtle herbal note that makes the whole thing feel a little more grown-up. Cool it down, jar it up, and you've got a versatile, fridge-ready condiment you can feel completely confident about.
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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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