Cranberry, Pear, and Ginger Chutney
A vibrant and flavorful chutney combining tart cranberries, sweet pears, and spicy ginger with aromatic spices. Perfect as a condiment for holiday meals or paired with cheese and crackers.
Ingredients
- •2 cups apple cider vinegar
- •1 cup finely chopped onion
- •¼ cup finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
- •2½ teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
- •2½ teaspoons finely grated orange peel
- •1 piece cinnamon stick
- •½ teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
- •¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- •12 ounces fresh cranberries
- •1¼ cups golden brown sugar
- •2 large Bosc pears
- •peeled
- •cored
- •cut into 3/4-inch cubes
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Combine apple cider vinegar, onion, ginger, lemon peel, orange peel, cinnamon stick pieces, crushed red pepper, and ground cloves in heavy large saucepan. Boil mixture until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 10 minutes. Add cranberries, brown sugar, and pears; stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until pears are very tender, berries collapse, and flavors blend, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat; discard cinnamon stick pieces. Using potato masher, mash mixture coarsely. Transfer chutney to bowl and cool. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.
40 min
