Pork Free Pear & Ginger Chutney

Total time50 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time35 min

4.7

(25)

Warm, fragrant, and deeply satisfying, this pear and ginger chutney is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more interesting. Ripe pears break down into a jammy, spoonable texture while fresh ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, and cardamom layer in a gentle heat and warmth that feels genuinely special. Apple cider vinegar and maple syrup strike that perfect sweet-tart balance without relying on any refined sugars or mystery additives. The whole thing comes together in a single saucepan with a slow, unhurried simmer — no complicated technique required. Every ingredient here is naturally free of pork and pork-derived products, so there's nothing to second-guess on the label or swap out. A finishing touch of fresh thyme (if you have it on hand) adds an herby brightness that takes it from good to genuinely memorable. Spoon it over roasted chicken, stir it into a grain bowl, or serve it alongside a cheese board — it's endlessly versatile and keeps beautifully in the fridge for days.

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Ingredients

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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