RCI-SC.001.0007.001

Pear chutney

Name: Pear chutney
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 4½ lb firm ripe pears; 1 large green pepper; 1½ cups raisins; 4 cups sugar; 1 cup crystallised ginger (cut small); 3 cups white vinegar; ½ tsp salt; 1 cup water; 1/4 tsp powdered cloves; ½ tsp cinnamon; 1/4 tsp nutmeg; 1/4 tsp allspice; 6 unit bay leaves; ½ cup liquid pectin

Side Dishes is served as a side dish for many Indian foods. It can be mild to extra hot depending

Prep15 min

Cook30 min

Total45 min

Servings4

Difficultyadvanced

Ingredients

firm ripe pears
4½ lb
green pepper
1 large
raisins
1½ cups
sugar
4 cups
crystallised ginger
cut small
1 cup
white vinegar
3 cups
salt
½ tsp
water
1 cup
powdered cloves
1/4 tsp
cinnamon
½ tsp
nutmeg
1/4 tsp
allspice
1/4 tsp
bay leaves
6 unit
liquid pectin
½ cup

Method

Pare, core and slice pears.

Chop pepper finely.

Mix pears, pepper, raisins, sugar, crystallised ginger, white vinegar, salt and water.

Use string to tie spices in a cheesecloth bag and add.

Simmer mixture until thick, about 2 hours.

Remove spice bag.

Add liquid pectin and boil for 1 minute.

Pour immediately into hot, sterilised jars, and seal straight away.

Makes 3 pints; approximately seven 5-inch jars.

Pear chutney

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