Walnut Free Pear & Ginger Chutney
Sweet, warmly spiced, and deeply aromatic, this pear and ginger chutney is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more interesting. Ripe pears are simmered down with fresh ginger, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and a fragrant blend of Ceylon cinnamon and cardamom until the mixture is thick, glossy, and absolutely irresistible. The result is a chutney that hits every note — sweet, tangy, a little heat from the ginger, and a floral warmth from the spices. Store-bought chutneys can be a minefield for anyone avoiding tree nuts, since walnuts and other nuts often sneak into fruit-based condiments as a textural add-in. Every ingredient here is straightforward and nut-free by design, so you can spoon it generously without second-guessing the label. It's stunning alongside a cheese board, stirred into yogurt, or served as a glaze for roasted meats. The optional fresh thyme at the end adds a subtle herby lift that takes the whole thing from good to genuinely memorable.
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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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