Peanut Free Pear & Ginger Chutney
Sweet, warmly spiced, and just a little tangy, this pear and ginger chutney is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more interesting. Ripe pears simmer down with fresh grated ginger, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and a fragrant blend of Ceylon cinnamon and cardamom until the whole mixture becomes thick, glossy, and deeply flavorful. Store-bought chutneys and preserves can be a minefield when you're avoiding peanuts — shared facilities and vague labeling make it hard to trust the jar on the shelf. Making it yourself means you know exactly what went in, and this ingredient list is refreshingly straightforward. A finishing touch of fresh thyme (totally optional, but worth it) adds a subtle herbal note that keeps things from tipping too sweet. Spoon it over a cheese board, alongside roasted pork, or stirred into a grain bowl — it's versatile enough to earn a permanent spot in your fridge rotation.
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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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