Jacques Ppin's Pear Chutney

Delight your taste buds with Jacques Pépin's Pear Chutney, a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors that elevates any meal. This easy-to-make chutney features the natural sweetness of ripe pears combined with zesty ginger, aromatic spices like cinnamon, cloves, and allspice, and a tangy kick of white vinegar. Slowly simmered to perfection, the mixture thickens into a luscious condiment that's as versatile as it is delicious. Pair it with roasted meats, spread it on toast, or serve it alongside your favorite cheeses for an elegant touch. Ready in just an hour and easily stored for up to two weeks, this pear chutney is a flavorful way to enhance both everyday dishes and special occasions.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 large ripe pears
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
• 2 cloves garlic
• 0.5 cup white vinegar
• 0.75 cup brown sugar
• 0.5 cup raisins
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.25 teaspoon ground allspice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Peel, core, and dice the pears into small chunks. Set aside.

Step 2

Finely chop the onion. Grate the fresh ginger and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the white vinegar and brown sugar over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves.

Step 4

Add the chopped onion, ginger, garlic, raisins, cinnamon stick, ground cloves, ground allspice, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan. Stir well.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a simmer, then add the diced pears.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and let the chutney simmer uncovered for 35–45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pears are soft and the mixture has thickened.

Step 7

Remove the cinnamon stick and discard it.

Step 8

Allow the chutney to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to an airtight container. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Step 9

Serve the pear chutney as a side with roasted meats, spread onto toast, or paired with cheeses.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1149.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1147.1

Total Fat 1.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1250.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 294.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.7g	0%
Total Sugars 230.6g
Protein 6.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 281.5mg	0%
Iron 4.3mg	0%
Potassium 1890.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.3%

Protein: 2.3%

Carbs: 96.5%