Dried Pear and Ginger Chutney Recipe

Name: Dried Pear and Ginger Chutney
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dried pears, coarsely chopped; 1/2 pound chunks crystallized ginger; 1/4 cup golden raisins; 1/2 cup sugar; 2/3 cup spring or bottled water; Juice and zest of 1 lemon; 1/2 cup champagne vinegar; 1/2 cup pear eau de vie or pear juice (see Notes); 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Servings: persons

1 pound dried pears, coarsely chopped
1/2 pound chunks crystallized ginger
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup sugar
2/3 cup spring or bottled water
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
1/2 cup champagne vinegar
1/2 cup pear eau de vie or pear juice (see Notes)
1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
1/4 teaspoon sea salt

1
Mix the pears, ginger, and raisins in a medium, nonreactive, heavy-bottomed saucepan.
2
Cover with the sugar, water, lemon juice and zest, vinegar, eau de vie, cinnamon stick, and salt.
3
Stir to dissolve the sugar and salt.
4
Simmer slowly over medium heat to break down the dried fruit and ginger, stirring occasionally.
5
Bring to a low boil and then reduce the heat.
6
Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture resembles a chunky jam.
7
Check the seasonings and adjust if necessary with a squirt of fresh lemon juice and/or a pinch of salt.
8
(It should be plenty sweet, but you dont want it to be too sweet.)
9
Remove from the heat and let cool before serving.
10
Remove the cinnamon stick.
11
The chutney will keep, tightly covered in the refrigerator, for about 1 week.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound dried pears, coarsely chopped, 1/2 pound chunks crystallized ginger, 1/4 cup golden raisins, 1/2 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Dried Pear and Ginger Chutney falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Dried Pear and Ginger Chutney

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