Savory Pear Chutney with Dried Cherries and Ginger Recipe

Name: Savory Pear Chutney with Dried Cherries and Ginger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup halved dried cherries, preferably a sour variety such as Morello; 1 cup boiling water; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small yellow onion, finely diced; Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds; Pinch of ground cardamom; 3 tablespoons champagne or sherry vinegar; 2 tablespoons brandy; Scant 4 cups peeled, diced Bosc pears (about 3); 2 teaspoons sugar; Kosher salt

Servings: persons

1/2 cup halved dried cherries, preferably a sour variety such as Morello
1 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small yellow onion, finely diced
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds
Pinch of ground cardamom
3 tablespoons champagne or sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons brandy
Scant 4 cups peeled, diced Bosc pears (about 3)
2 teaspoons sugar
Kosher salt

1
In a small bowl, combine the cherries and boiling water and set aside for at least 10 minutes.
2
Strain, reserving the liquid.
3
Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
4
Add the onion and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring, until soft and golden on the edges, 3 to 4 minutes.
5
Add the ginger, mustard seeds, and cardamom and stir constantly until fragrant, about 1 minute longer.
6
Add the vinegar and brandy and stir constantly to loosen the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
7
Cook until the liquid has reduced by half, about 1 minute.
8
Add the pears, sugar, drained cherries, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup of the reserved soaking liquid.
9
Bring the liquid to a boil, partially cover the pan, and lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
10
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pears are just tender and the flavors have melded, about 15 minutes.
11
(It will still be fairly liquidy, but it will thicken as it cools.)
12
Serve warm or at room temperature.
13
Refrigerated, this keeps for up to 7 days.
14
You can also process it in Mason jars and keep it for up to a year.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup halved dried cherries, preferably a sour variety such as Morello, 1 cup boiling water, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 small yellow onion, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Savory Pear Chutney with Dried Cherries and Ginger 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.

Savory Pear Chutney with Dried Cherries and Ginger

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