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Pear chutney

Published: 30 Nov 09
Updated: 4 Mar 25

A winter recipe for a fruity pear chutney that goes beautifully with our poppy and sesame seed crackers. Along with some artisan cheese, the three would make a lovely Christmas present.

Easy
December 2009

Test kitchen approved

for lots of people
Takes 20 minutes to make, 1 hour to cook, plus maturing

A winter recipe for a fruity pear chutney that goes beautifully with our poppy and sesame seed crackers. Along with some artisan cheese, the three would make a lovely Christmas present.

Dairy-free

Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 24kcals
Fat: 0.0g
Protein: 0.2g
Carbohydrates: 6.1g (5.8g sugar)
Salt: trace

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Ingredients

1kg (about 6) ripe pears
150g ready-to-eat dried prunes, chopped
150g sultanas
150g raisins
200g shallots, finely sliced
2 eating apples, peeled, cored and sliced into wedges
300g light muscovado sugar
1 cinnamon stick
600ml cider vinegar

Method

Peel and core the pears, then chop them into chunks. Place them in a pan with the prunes, sultanas, raisins, shallots, apples, sugar and cinnamon stick. Pour in half of the cider vinegar, season and slowly bring to a simmer, stirring, until the sugar has dissolved. Cook for 25 minutes more, until tender.
Pour in the rest of the cider vinegar and cook for a further 30 minutes, stirring often, until thickened. If it’s still runny, simmer for another 10-15 minutes.
Divide the hot chutney between sterilised jars (see tip), place a disc of waxed paper directly onto the chutney and seal with airtight lids or cellophane and elastic bands. Leave to cool.

Recipe from December 2009 Issue

Nutrition

Per tbsp:

Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 24kcals
Fat: 0.0g
Protein: 0.2g
Carbohydrates: 6.1g (5.8g sugar)
Salt: trace

delicious. tips

Sterilise jars (plus the lids, if you’re using them), otherwise this recipe will go mouldy. To sterilise wash jars thoroughly in warm, clean, soapy water, rinse and drain upside down on kitchen towel. Place on a baking tray in a preheated oven at 140°C/fan120°C/gas 1 for 15-20 minutes. Store this chutney in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, for at least 1 month before eating. It will keep for up to 6 months. Chill after opening and use within 1-2 months.