Paraben Free Pear & Ginger Chutney
Sweet, warmly spiced, and just tangy enough to make your taste buds sit up straight, this pear and ginger chutney is the kind of condiment that quietly steals the show on any cheese board or roasted meat platter. Every ingredient here is whole and recognizable — fresh pears, real ginger, apple cider vinegar, pure maple syrup, and a handful of warming spices — which matters a lot when you're trying to avoid synthetic preservatives and hidden additives that sneak into so many store-bought chutneys and jams. Parabens and other chemical preservatives are common in commercially jarred condiments, so making your own from scratch is genuinely the most reliable way to know exactly what you're eating. The Ceylon cinnamon and cardamom give it a floral, almost exotic depth, while the fresh ginger keeps things bright and a little fiery. It simmers down into a thick, glossy, spoonable situation that clings beautifully to whatever you put it on. Store it in a clean glass jar in the fridge and enjoy it within a few days — no artificial shelf-life extension needed, just good food made simply.
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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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