Total time: 10 min • Prep: 5 min • Cook: 5 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy

Firm Bartlett pear cooks in nothing more than a spritz of nonstick spray until it becomes soft and tender with browned, caramelized edges. Pomegranate seeds and a little bit of lemon juice are stirred in at the end, along with a hint of ground cardamom, to brighten the flavor and add depth. Serve the chutney over yogurt or oatmeal, or as a condiment with chicken breasts or pork tenderloin. You can easily double the recipe if you’d like to keep some on hand; it will hold up well in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.