I’ve already confessed that I’m a condiment addict so, now that the truth is out in open, I can be honest about the number of preserves, sauces and chutneys I make each fall. Although most are prepared in the same way the recipes differ greatly in their tastes and uses. Pears are one of my favorite fruits and this chutney really shows off their flavor. I serve this with lamb and pork, either as a side dish or as a glaze applied during the last few minutes of cooking.
The vinegar and sugar content of this chutney are high so I put it in several large glass jars and keep it in the refrigerator. It will safely last one year with no loss of flavor. It does make a wonderful gift if you choose to pack it in decorative glass jars. Process for 15 minutes in a water bath
If you appreciate what wonderful condiments can add to everyday meals I hope you will try this recipe. If you are thinking that the recipe doesn’t sound special enough, let me tell you that you are mistaken. This one is fantastic!
- 5 pounds pears (I used Bartletts), peeled and chopped
- ½ cup green pepper, chopped
- 1-1/2 cup raisins
- 4 cups sugar
- 1 cup crystallized ginger, chopped
- 2 cups cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon each salt, cloves, and allspice
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- Mix all ingredients and simmer for 3 hours until dark and syrupy. You won't believe that the mixture you start with will end up a thick, caramely, intensely flavored pear chutney. The original pale, soupy pear mixture will slowly turn into something wonderful over the 3 hours of simmering. I just put the pot on low heat, uncovered, and let is simmer on the back burner, stirring occasionally, until dark and thick. The sweetness of the syrup is cut by the spiciness of ginger and the tartness of cider vinegar.
This looks fantastic Cathy. I love pears, and can't wait to make this. We are going to be apple picking near us soon, and they also have wonderful pears. So I will buy a box and make this for sure!!!
I am also a confirmed condiment addict! I think it's a great addiction to have. This sounds wonderful!
Cathy, this will be simmering on the back of my stove posthaste! I'll do the water bath so that I can share with friends. I'll be picking up pears at tomorrow's market and have a bevy of jars already lined up waiting for a treat to hold.
Have a great weekend.
Best,
Bonnie
Looks beautiful, I love things you're able to can for gifts!
How gorgeous Cathy. I could easily become addicted to this chutney. It would make a great gift as others have suggested.
Sam
This has me salivating. Cooking Light has an article on pears in their October issue. A pear cocktail caught my eye. Now I have two things to do with all those fall pears.
This is beautiful. I love chutneys. You are amazing in the kitchen.
I my gosh that looks like it would go well with just about anything!Your home must have smelled divine.
Oh Cathy, I am definitely making this one- I LOVE pears!
xoxo Pattie
This looks so much like fall. Beautiful picture and ALL your chutneys are amazing!!!
I am just crazy about pears! What a nice combination of flavors in this chutney.
I'd have to lie to my husband about the raisins and green pepper but this chutney sounds fantastic, Cathy. Beautifully photoed!
Cathy, I am so hooked on chutney and all of the fall sauces…this looks wonderful!
I love chutneys too! I can nibble on it just like that if there's a bowl right in front of me right now! Really yummy!
Such wonderful chutney! I have to try out some chutney soon. Thank you, Cathy. Hope you're enjoying your weekend.
Regards, Kristy
p/s thank for the reply regarding the roasted pepper.
I love this for lamb or pork. I really should make more condiments and sauces. Gorgeous photo as always.
This chutney sounds heavenly…a dessert in a jar ;o) Too bad my Hubby is kind of adverse to pears…still am very disappointed about this one. Oh well, I'll have to figure out a much smaller version to please myself ;o)
Have a fab weekend,
Claudia
Awesome looking chutney. Interesting ingredients too. I love ginger in my tomato chutney, never had a pear chutney though!
MMMMMMMMM,…Cathy!! What a stunning & wonderful pear & ginger chutney! Yum!
I bet that tastes good on pork! It is great it lasts in the frig, so it is ready when you are!
My new frig came! I have to email you about the great deal I got. I was afraid to say anything till I actually saw it in my house!
Sounds delicious!! Has me drooling a little to tell you the truth. Have a great weekend
The recipe sounds great! I am sure this chutney would taste wonderful with almost any kinds of meat or even poultry.
Two things grabbed me here
– the title of the post, because there's no way I could ever resist the words 'pear' and 'chutney'
– your confession that you are, like me, a condiment addict!!
I'll be making this when I'm home at the end of the month. It sounds a little like a chutney I make with Italian plums and ginger.
A good chutney is such a wonderful accompaniment it adds so much depth to a meal, your chutney looks so delicious and so rich in flavor!
thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe!
This sounds so good Cathy! When I worked in Boston, there was a sandwich shop that made a roastbeef sandwich on a french baguette with a sweet and spicy fruit chutney which I loved. This reminds me of that. I am really looking forward to trying it..thanks:)
Your kitchen must smell wonderful while everything is simmering! It looks so good!
I really love chutney, but have never made it; this recipe is really tempting me.
Rita
Gosh, that's a beautiful chutney, Cathy! I use Major Grey's all the time and now I'm wondering why I don't make it myself. If you use basically the same recipe with other fruits, I'm going to do a little investigating and then try it.
I just went out yesterday to buy crystalized ginger for another recipe I wanted to try. I bought extra and now might really need to try this since we have an abundance of pears right now.
Wow does that look beautiful! Rich and lush and exotic! I keep promising myself to make chutney but never do. This one is stunning!
Oh yummmm! This sounds so good.
I love chutney – this one sounds very good!