Canning and Preserving Recipes
Pear Chutney
Ingredients
- 3 cups cider vinegar
- 2 pounds brown sugar
- 6 pounds firm pears, cored, peeled and chopped
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 2 cups golden raisins
- 1/2 cup diced preserved ginger or 3 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger root
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 4 teaspoons mustard seed
Instructions
- In a large, heavy kettle, bring vinegar and sugar to a boil and stir until sugar dissolves.
- Add all remaining ingredients and bring back to a gentle boil. Lower heat and simmer, uncovered, over very low heat, stirring occasionally. Chutney should be thick and will take 1 1/2 hours or longer to reach correct consistency.
- Pour into sterilized jars and seal.
- Store in a cool place.