Summer cookouts are approaching and you’re going to need to stock up on condiments, and not just the usual ketchup and mayonnaise. This Spicy Grilled Pear Ketchup is a combination of spicy and sweet, perfect dolloped on burgers, sandwiches, and hot dogs!
Although my husband and I live a bizarre life where our summers are the busiest time of year, since we work at a restaurant on Martha’s Vineyard, that doesn’t mean we don’t take the time to grill and head to the beach on our one day off a week (usually a Monday). Last Monday, we decided to fire up the grill for the first time to grill some hot dogs and I wanted to make a special condiment to go with them. Having a flat of Taylor’s Gold Pears sitting on my counter, it dawned on me that a pear ketchup would be the perfect condiment to slather our hot dogs with!
During the summer in the U.S., pears and apples abound in New Zealand. When you see New Zealand pears and apples in the stores they’re super-fresh and ready to eat. That’s why we’ve teamed up to come up with a bunch of delicious summer recipes featuring New Zealand pears and apples. Today, we’re focusing on summer pear recipes. Check them all out below. And follow along all summer on social media using #loveNZfruit
Taylor’s Gold Pears are from New Zealand and probably the best pears you’ll ever bite into! Fresh and delicious from mid-April through July so perfect for summer recipes, these pears have a beautiful, cinnamon colored skin that hold up well to summer cooking like grilling!
This Spicy Grilled Pear Ketchup is not only great on hot dogs and burgers, but also perfect to dollop on steaks, grilled vegetable kebabs, and even fish! Pears not only give great flavor to this condiment, but fantastic body and texture. Need a quick summer gift idea? Make this ketchup and gift with a basket of grilling tools and seasonings!
Need some inspiration on how to bring pears into your summer recipes? We’ve got you covered!
Grilled Pears Filled with Caramel and Chocolate by Cook the Story
Cranberry Pear Scones with Orange Glaze from It’s Yummi!
Pickled Pear Sorbetto by Pastry Chef Online
Mini Pear and Blackberry Pies by Big Bear’s Wife
Chocolate Dipped Pear Popsicles by Around My Family Table
Pear Caramelized Onion and Brie Bites by Real Housemoms
White Chicken Naan Pizza with Sauteed Pears & Gorgonzola by Climbing Grier Mountain
Muddled Pear Moscow Mule by Doughmesstic
Pear Gorgonzola Easy Ravioli by Nutmeg Nanny
This spicy grilled ketchup will be your go-to condiment this summer!
Ingredients
- 4 Taylor Gold Pears, peeled and cored
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
- 1/2 red pepper, chopped
- 1 (5.5 ounce) can V8 juice
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon chili pepper powder
- salt, to taste
Instructions
- On a preheated grill, place peeled and cored pears on the grill and cook for 5-8 minutes.
- After pears are grilled, chop and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, sauté oil, onions, and pepper. Cook until onions are translucent and then add grilled pears.
- Simmer with V8 juice, honey, chili pepper powder, and season with salt.
- Cook for 10 minutes and then blend using an immersion or regular blender, blend until smooth.
- Pour into jars and refrigerate. Ketchup keeps for one week in the refrigerator.
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Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Taylor’s Gold Pears and my time was compensated for creating this recipe, but my newfound love for these pears is my own.
Thx for sharing!
I’ll try the pear ketchup (and I love pears)
That pear ketchup is calling my name. I think I have everything to make it with!!! I can’t wait for this one!! Great recipe. I love pears so much in many recipes. It is that little sweetness that is so much better than apples or such!
Pear ketchup has my vote. Can’t wait to make it!
Seriously, you are amazing! Love this X a bazillion!!
The pear ketchup looks amazing. Already printed and plan on trying it this summer
This would be amazing on anything I bet! Sweet with spicy & savory- yum!
I most definitely have to try this! You always amaze me.
Do you know that I’ve never made homemade ketchup before? It’s entered my mind every now and then but I’ve never followed through. But this one??? It has my brain exploding. I must make it. Now!!!
I’m SO in love with this ketchup, Nelly! Thinking it might be perfect with some grilled chicken or pork.. or turned into a vinaigrette on a salad… YUM!
Love this, Nelly! I can almost taste it! And I think I’d put this on just about anything. I could even see squirting some into vinaigrette to top a pear salad. =)
I’m not a huge pear fan but this sounds delicious
What a fun recipe!