Best 8 Asian Pear And Dried Cherry Chutney Recipes

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Asian pear and dried cherry chutney is an exquisite condiment that effortlessly elevates the flavors of any culinary creation. The perfect harmony between the sweet and tangy notes of the Asian pear and the chewy, sun-kissed dried cherries results in a delightful taste that tantalizes the palate. Whether you are a seasoned chef or an enthusiastic home cook, learning how to make this versatile chutney will open up a world of culinary possibilities. Read on to discover the best recipe for Asian pear and dried cherry chutney, along with tips and variations to tailor it to your unique taste preferences.

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ASIAN PEAR AND DRIED CHERRY CHUTNEY



Asian Pear and Dried Cherry Chutney image

My wife and I serve this with roast pork or grilled pork chops. The fruits lend a natural sweetness. This spiced chutney also makes a great appetizer with cream cheese and crackers. -Michael Watz, Normal, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings (1/4 cup each)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups coarsely chopped Asian or Bosc pears
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup dried cherries
1 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until slightly thickened and pears are tender, stirring occasionally. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition Facts :

DRIED CHERRY, PEARL ONION, AND PEAR CHUTNEY



Dried Cherry, Pearl Onion, and Pear Chutney image

The tartness of the red wine vinegar helps to offset the pear and dried cherry sweetness of this chutney.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 6 half-pint jars

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 Bartlett pears, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch dice
Juice of 2 lemons
2 1/2 cups dried cherries
1 pound red pearl onions, roots trimmed, peeled, and cut in half lengthwise
1 1/2 cups red-wine vinegar
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss pears with lemon juice.
  • Place cherries, pearl onions, half of the pears, the vinegar, sugar, salt, cloves, and 2 cups water in a low-sided, 6-quart saucepan. Set the saucepan over high heat, and bring liquid to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium low, and simmer until fruit is tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Increase heat to high; cook until liquid has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Stir in remaining pears, and reduce heat to low; cook just until pears are heated through, about 5 minutes. Remove pan from heat.
  • Transfer to a large bowl set over an ice bath to chill; store in airtight container, refrigerated, for up to 4 weeks.

CRANBERRY AND ASIAN PEAR CHUTNEY



Cranberry and Asian pear chutney image

This chutney is quite tart and goes great with roast turkey. Once it's made, it needs a 3 hour chill time before serving so plan ahead. Recipe is from the Chicago Tribune

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Chutneys

Time 50m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon, zest of
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 Asian pears, peeled,cored,diced

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat; add onion, cook until translucent, about 3 minutes; add garlic, cook until it softens, abut 1 minute.
  • Add cranberries, water, cider vinegar, brown sugar and fruit zests; cook until berries burst and thicken, about 25 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; stir in pears, let cool.
  • Pour into storage container and refrigerate at least 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.3, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 14.5, Carbohydrate 40.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 35.3, Protein 0.4

ROASTED PEAR CHUTNEY



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Provided by Jody Adams

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Sauce     Roast     Raisin     Pear     Mango     Winter     Maple Syrup

Yield Makes 2 to 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 ripe Bosc pears, peeled and cut in half
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 small red onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
3 tablespoons currants
3 tablespoons golden raisins
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 cup diced mango (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • 2. Toss the pears with the lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of the sugar, the cinnamon, and cloves. Coat a sheet pan with half the vegetable oil. Set the pears cut side down on the pan. Brush the pears with the remaining oil. Roast until caramelized and tender, 40 to 50 minutes, depending on the degree of ripeness. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
  • 3. While the pears are roasting, bring the remaining ingredients to a boil in a nonreactive saucepan. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  • 4. Using a small spoon or a melon baller, scoop out the cores of the cooked pears. Cut the pears into 1/2-inch slices.
  • 5. Combine the pears and the onion mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 day before serving.

AUTUMN APPLE-PEAR CHUTNEY



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This deeply spiced chutney is one of the last things I make each fall. I love it alongside roasted root vegetables and in place of applesauce with Hanukkah latkes. I don't typically peel pears, but if yours have tough, pebbly skin, you might want to peel them.

Provided by Marisa McClellan

Time 1h55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ pounds apples - peeled, cored, and diced
1 ½ pounds pears - peeled, cored, and diced
1 large yellow onion, minced
2 cups cider vinegar
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 ½ cups dried cherries
1 lemon, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Submerge 6 empty half-pint jars on a rack in a large pot of water. Cover and bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to low to keep jars warm until ready to fill.
  • Combine apples, pears, onion, vinegar, sugar, cherries, lemon, mustard seeds, salt, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and cloves in a wide, nonreactive 4-quart pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Once it bubbles, reduce heat to medium; simmer gently, stirring often, until mixture is thickened and a spoon drug through leaves a trail that doesn't fill in immediately, about 1 hour. Toward the end of the cooking, make sure to stir every minute or so to prevent scorching. Remove from heat.
  • Working with one jar at a time, remove empty jars from canning pot. Using a wide-mouth funnel, carefully ladle jam into jars, leaving 1/2 inch for headspace. Use a clean wooden chopstick to work air bubbles out of jars. Check headspace again and add more chutney if necessary to bring to 1/2 inch from the top.
  • Wipe jar rims, apply lids and rings (not too tightly), and return jars to canning pot. Cover pot and return water to a rolling boil. Process for 10 minutes. Turn off heat, remove pot lid, and let jars stand in the cooling water 5 minutes to help ensure a good vacuum seal.
  • Move jars to a folded kitchen towel or wooden cutting board to cool completely before checking seals. Any unsealed jars should be refrigerated and eaten promptly. Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place. Sealed jars are shelf-stable at least 1 year.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 197.1 mg, Sugar 22.9 g

ROASTED PEAR MANGO CHUTNEY



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A great condiment to serve with meat. I made it for a company Thanksgiving potluck and everyone raved!

Provided by BASTET

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Chutney Recipes

Time P1DT1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 firm green pears - peeled, cored and halved
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup maple syrup
2 cups diced green (under ripe) mango
1 small red onion, chopped
1 green chile pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
½ cup dried sour cherries
¾ cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Oil a baking sheet.
  • Toss the pear halves in a bowl with the lemon juice, cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar. Place cut side down on prepared baking sheet. Brush pears with oil. Roast until caramelized and tender, 40 to 50 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
  • Meanwhile, mix together 1/4 cup brown sugar, maple syrup, mango, red onion, chili, garlic, ginger, dried cherries, cider vinegar, and cayenne pepper in a non-reactive saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered until liquid thickens to a syrup-like consistency and mangoes look translucent, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Coarsely chop pears and combine with the mango mixture. Cover and refrigerate 24 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.5 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 5.9 mg, Sugar 22.4 g

PEACH-CHERRY CHUTNEY



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Add something tangy to your family's Asian night! Enjoy your meal with this delicious peach and cherries chutney.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Condiment

Time 8h15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cans (15 1/4 ounces each) sliced peaches, well drained and chopped
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup dried cherries
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeño chili
1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 cup chopped red onion

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in 2- to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 6 to 8 hours or until very thick. Cool about 2 hours.
  • Spoon chutney into container. Cover and store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Tablespoon, Sodium 0 mg

GINGER PEAR CHUTNEY



Ginger Pear Chutney image

Great way to use up pears, including recent windfalls as they've got to be peeled and chopped anyway. Nice with pork or as a condiment with curry. Very gingery. It gets better as it ages.

Provided by Kathleen Constance

Categories     Chutneys

Time 2h30m

Yield 12-14 half pint jars

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 cups peeled chopped pears
4 cups granulated sugar
1 cup seedless raisin
1 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
3 cups cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • In large preserving kettle or dutch oven, combine all ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 1 1/2 hours, continuing to stir occasionally.
  • Remove from heat and pour into hot, sterilized jars, leaving 1/8 inch headspace. Add lids and rings and process jars in a boiling water bath in a canner for 15 minutes. Take the canner off the heat and let water stop boiling before removing jars. Carefully remove jars and let sit. As they cool, the jars will seal themselves with a"pop". Label, and store in cool, dry, dark place.
  • To prepare the jars, I first wash them in the dishwasher, or in the sink with very hot, soapy water, then rinse them well and put them in a warm oven, taking the jars out one or two at a time when filling them.
  • I soak the lids in very hot water and put them immediately from the hot water onto the filled jars, making sure the rims of the jars are clean, then add the rings (which I've also soaked in hot water) and screw them on the jars just finger tight.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe and flavorful Asian pears. Slightly underripe pears can also be used, but they will be less sweet and juicy.
  • Use a variety of dried cherries. Tart cherries will add a nice contrast to the sweetness of the pears, while sweet cherries will add a more mellow flavor.
  • Add some chopped nuts or seeds for a crunchy texture. Walnuts, almonds, or sunflower seeds are all good options.
  • Experiment with different spices. A little bit of cinnamon, ginger, or cardamom can add a nice warm flavor to the chutney.
  • Let the chutney simmer for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Store the chutney in a clean glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Asian pear and dried cherry chutney is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of ways. It is perfect for serving with cheese, crackers, or bread. It can also be used as a glaze for chicken or fish, or as a dipping sauce for spring rolls or tempura. No matter how you choose to use it, this chutney is sure to please.

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