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Spiced pear chutney in a glass jar
Homemade Spiced Pear Chutney

Spiced Pear & Ginger Chutney

Author: Flavelo
Sauces and Gravies Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes
Chutney making is an ancient preservation art. It uses the fruit's natural pectin and added sugar for thickening, while vinegar provides preservation and balance. The granular texture of pears is particularly exciting here, absorbing spices thoroughly during the slow cook.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 35 mins
⌛ Total Time 55 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 125 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Indian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Medium Saucepan (heavy bottomed)
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Knife and Board
  • Sterilized Jar

Instructions

1 ✓

Peel, core, and dice the pears into 1/2-inch cubes. Finely chop the onion.

Tip: Uniform cubes ensure even cooking.
2 ✓

In a saucepan, combine vinegar and brown sugar.

Tip: Vinegar preserves the pear's color; sugar adds depth.
3 ✓

Heat over medium until sugar dissolves completely.

Tip: Don't boil vigorously yet, just dissolve the crystals.
4 ✓

Add pears, onion, and raisins.

Tip: The onions will sweeten as they cook.
5 ✓

Stir in ginger, cinnamon, salt, and pepper (and lemon zest if using).

Tip: Salt is essential to pop the sweet flavors.
6 ✓

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.

Tip: Slow cooking draws out natural pectin.
7 ✓

Simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes until thick and pears are translucent.

Tip: It's ready when you can draw a line across the bottom of the pot with a spoon and it fills in slowly.
8 ✓

Remove from heat and cool. Serve warm or cold.

Tip: It will gel further upon cooling.

Recipe FAQ

Why isn't it thickening?
The pears may have released too much water. Continue simmering uncovered to evaporate excess moisture.
Can I use soft pears?
Not recommended. Over-ripe pears turn into mush/applesauce rather than a chunky chutney.
Shelf life?
2-3 weeks in the fridge. Longer if properly canned.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Pears (firm variety like Bosc)
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Raisins
  • 1 tsp Ground Ginger
  • 1 pinch Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Lemon Zest (optional)