I do love a chutney, or a jam, or a pickle. I may have mentioned this in the past, I am sure... Pears, being in season, taste fantastic at the moment and something I don't eat as often as I would like.
Chutneys go well with almost anything - cheese, cold meat, pork pies, sausage rolls or whatever makes your mouth water. Jars of joy make a great Christmas present, and give the impression you have made a real effort, when in reality, it's super easy...
Ingredients. Makes 6 jars
750g Firm Pears, cored and diced. No need to peel
450g Soft Brown Sugar
450ml White Wine Vinegar
1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
1 tsp Ground Nutmeg
100g Fresh Ginger, peeled and grated
1 Large Onion, peeled and finely diced
150g Sultanas
Method
1. Get your jam pan ready. Add the sugar to the vinegar and dissolve over a gentle heat then stir in the cinnamon and nutmeg
2. Add the onion and ginger and simmer gently for about 10 minutes as the liquid reduces slightly
3. Add the pear and sultanas and bubble away gently to reduce to your desired consistency, I left mine for about 20 minutes
4. Meanwhile, you can sterilise your jars, I do mine in a low oven
5. When you have the chutney as you wish, remove from the heat and allow to cool in the pan for about 30 minutes then fill up your jars and seal
6. Best left for a couple of weeks to mellow then enjoy with cheese, or whatever you fancy really!
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