This spicy vegan pear chutney strikes just the right balance between sweetness and spice. The sweet, juicy pears are complemented perfectly by the subtle spiciness of ginger. Enjoy this spicy pear chutney over some toasted sourdough bread, on top of porridge or with a scoop of dairy-free vanilla ice cream!
When the days are starting to get shorter again and the leaves start to change color, that’s when you’ll find more and more pears in the supermarket. Pears are in season from the end of August until end of December. They come in a range of different colors, flavors, and textures.
You can enjoy pears in both sweet and savory dishes, which makes them very versatile ingredients. Caramelized pears make a great pair with chocolate or ice cream. Or you could add fresh, crisp pears on top of a salad with some walnuts and cashew cheese.
Making this spicy pear chutney is super easy – all you need is a chopping board and a large pot. Simply put all of the ingredients into the pot, bring to a simmer and then you can sit back and relax. You don’t need a blender or mixer since the pears will become very soft. Soft enough that you can mash them slightly with a fork.
In this recipe, I’ve added raisins and fresh rosemary to add some more flavors. If you don’t like raisins, you can alternatively add cranberries or some dried apricot cut into small chunks. If you’re not a huge fan of rosemary, you can go for a more christmassy vibe and add even more cinnamon, ground cloves, and ground nutmeg.
If you want something less sweet and a little more sour, you could also sub half of the pears with apples. You might need to cook the chutney a little longer for the apples to become soft but all other steps stay the same.
[amd-zlrecipe-recipe:39]This recipe was republished with permission from Sarah’s Vegan Guide.
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