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Pear Chutney
Pear chutney is served as a side dish for many Indian foods. It can be mild to extra hot depending on the individual preference.
Ingredients
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- pears, firm, ripe4 1/2 lb
- green chile pepper, large1
- raisins1 1/2 cup
- sugar4 cup
- crystallised ginger, cut small1 cup
- white vinegar3 cup
- salt1/2 tsp
- water1 cup
- powdered cloves1/4 tsp
- cinnamon1/2 tsp
- nutmeg1/4 tsp
- allspice1/4 tsp
- bay leaves6
- liquid pectin1/2 cup
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 8 steps
Pare, core, and slice pears.
Chop pepper finely.
Mix pears, pepper, raisins, sugar, crystallised ginger, white vinegar, salt, and water in a pot.
Use string to tie spices in a cheesecloth bag and add to pears
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.
