Gingered Holiday Chutney

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A vibrant, sweet-and-spicy condiment perfect for holiday charcuterie boards and roasted meats.
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Gingered Holiday Chutney

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 666.3

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This Gingered Holiday Chutney is a festive celebration of bold flavors, combining the tartness of fresh citrus with the warmth of ginger and spices. Fresh Anjou pears provide a firm texture that holds up well during simmering, while candied ginger adds a delightful crunch and spicy kick. The balance of brown sugar and vinegar creates a glossy, complex syrup that clings beautifully to cheeses, meats, and breads. Its an ideal accompaniment for holiday feasts, adding a sophisticated twist to traditional fare. Easy to make in a single pot, this chutney captures the essence of the season with every spoonful.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, vinegar, salt, cinnamon, and ground red pepper.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes to create a syrup.
  4. While the syrup simmers, finely shred the peel from the lime and lemon.
  5. Squeeze the juice from the lime and lemon into a large mixing bowl.
  6. Add the citrus peel, juices, chopped pears, green pepper, red pepper, onion, and candied ginger to the bowl.
  7. Gently fold in the raisins.
  8. Pour the fruit and vegetable mixture into the hot syrup in the saucepan.
  9. Heat to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
  10. Simmer, uncovered, for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the chutney is thick and the pears are tender.
  11. Ladle the hot chutney immediately into clean, hot pint jars, leaving a 1/4 inch headspace.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 666.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.0g4%
Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2554.7mg107%
Total Carbohydrate 168.2g57%
Dietary Fiber 16.8g68%
Sugars 121.7g
Protein 9.4g19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Storage: Store the jars in the refrigerator. The chutney will keep for several weeks due to the high vinegar and sugar content.

Ingredient Tip: Fresh Anjou pears are recommended as they hold their shape well during cooking. Ensure they are pared, cored, and coarsely chopped before adding.

Variations: Adjust the amount of ground red pepper if you prefer a milder or spicier heat level.

Keywords: chutney, ginger, holiday, pear, raisins, onion, citrus, spicy, sweet, condiment, preserved, vegan, simmered, festive, cheese pairing, roast accompaniment
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