Spiced Pear and Ginger Chutney with Golden Raisins and Warm Spices

Ingredients

• •4 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and chopped
• •1 cup golden raisins
• •1 medium onion, finely chopped
• •1/2 cup brown sugar
• •1/2 cup white vinegar
• •1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
• •1 cinnamon stick
• •1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• •1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• •1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• •1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• •1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel, core, and chop the pears into small pieces. Finely chop the onion and grate the fresh ginger.

2. 2

   In a large saucepan, combine the pears, golden raisins, chopped onion, brown sugar, white vinegar, grated ginger, cinnamon stick, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, ground cardamom, ground allspice, and salt.

3. 3

   Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the ingredients together until well combined.

4. 4

   Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 45-55 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. The chutney should thicken and the pears should become soft.

5. 5

   Once the chutney reaches a thick, jam-like consistency, remove the cinnamon stick and discard it.

6. 6

   Allow the chutney to cool slightly, then transfer it to sterilized jars. Seal tightly and let it cool completely before storing in the refrigerator.

7. 7

   Serve the chutney as a condiment with cheese boards, roasted meats, sandwiches, or as a spread. It can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.