When life gives you pears you make jars full of pear chutney spiced with ginger and cinnamon. This pear ginger chutney is my recent addiction.
Pear ginger chutney
I made the pear ginger chutney a few months back and since then we have had consumed at least a couple of jars of it, I mean it is so ADDICTIVE. Literally, we went crazy for it and I am finishing it as my breakfast with a slightly toasted leftover roti from dinner.
The addition of ginger along with nutmeg and cinnamon makes it slightly spiced as well as delicious and flavorful. I can’t get enough of it and believe me if I am saying it, again and again, you have to take it as my word.
Ingredients Needed for pear ginger chutney
- Pears: Fresh ripe pears, peeled and seeds removed.
- Sultanas: You can also use raisins instead.
- Sunflower seeds: To add some nice crunch in the chutney, You can omit if desired.
- Brown sugar: Brown sugar gives a nice color and taste in the chutney, if desired, you can use regular white granulated sugar as well.
- Ginger: Fresh grated ginger or a quarter teaspoon of ground ginger for some kick in the chutney.
- Cinnamon: Cinnamon when combines with fruits bring the yummiest flavors.
- Nutmeg: Adds a nice flavor in the chutney.
- Coriander: For that citrusy flavor in the chutney.
- Paprika: Adds some heat in the chutney, you can skip if desired.
- Sea salt: Sea salt or plain table salt.
- Olive oil: To cook the chutney.
How to make Pear Ginger Chutney?
- Wash and peel the pears, remove seeds, and set aside. Heat olive oil in a saucepan and add ginger, sultanas, and sunflower seeds. Stir for a minute or two.
- Now add in chopped pears, cinnamon, coriander, nutmeg, salt, and paprika. Let the pears cook on slow until they start softening. Cook covered, stir in between.
- Stir in brown sugar and cook on simmer for about 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Cool and store in airtight jars.
Serving Suggestions
Serve the pear ginger chutney with toasted bread, in wraps, sandwiches or on biscuits. I like eating this chutney with flatbread as well.
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Pear Ginger Chutney
Equipment
- Saucepan
Ingredients
- 10-12 ripe pears
- 1/2 cup sultanas
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan and add ginger, sultanas and sunflower seeds. Stir for a minute or two.
- Add in chopped pears, cinnamon, coriander, nutmeg, salt and paprika. Let the pears cook on slow until they start softening.
- Stir in brown sugar and cook on simmer for about 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Cool and store in airtight jars.
Notes
- If you like chunky chutney then don’t cook it for long otherwise mash the chutney with the potato masher to make it slightly soft.
- Adjust the spices as per your taste.
Nutrition
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Sapana Behl
Chutney with pears is an interesting chutney. I use sesame seeds and peanuts in my Indian chutneys but never tried sunflower seeds. Should try it next time.
Wow thats one addictive and impressive dip Sapana!..love how you have presented. I am sure the spices gave this extra kick!
Very interesting! The mix of flavors must have been something to look into this one…
Wow something new for me.. never tried it tasted this.. great recipe. Must tastes delicious
Wow Sapana this is delicious. I cannot wait to get pears tomorrow.
Wow i love fruit based chutney.
Those are some great flavors in the chutney and this would be great as a dip with pita as well with some crunchy veggies.
The chutney looks so tempting…I can see why you said addictive
Well this would be interesting because pear and ginger are a great combo. Lovely share☺
Can imagine how delicious this chutney must be! Lovely clicks 🙂
Wow so new and unique.. Should try this out soon!!
What a beautiful Chutney with robust flavors! I can see this will go well with crackers and as a jam plus great with Parantha and roti.
This chutney looks and sounds delicious, I am definitely going to try this since pears are available in abundance in the UK
A lip smacking chutney… I love fruity chutneys. Sent this link to my sister who has a pear tree in her garden and so many pears go to waste.
what an awesome chutney – love all the flavors this one has in it
Pears can blend with spices and I can imagine your chutney flavours! Sounds delicious and flavourful.
Wow! that is such a great combination of flavors. Love the picture with the toasted roti smeared with the chutney. Shows the chutney in a different light. Bookmarked!
This dip looks absolutely yummy. Looks healthy as well as tasty to go with bread or flatbread.
Lovely chutney with some amazing flavours. It has multiple uses.
Amazing combo for chutney Sapana, cant wait to try this interesting chutney. Love ginger flavor in chutney.
That is an interesting combo of ingredients for chutney. I can almost feel the taste!
That is such an innovative chutney with pear Sapana. Lovely recipe.
Am wondering where from you get such innovative recipes! A must try-bookmarked.
Hi There: Is it Coriander or paprika required for this recipe. Please respond as I would like to try it and thank you again.
Deb Taylor
My apologies, I forget to add the paprika in the ingredients list. Please do add it.