Cookbook:Pear Chutney

| Cuisine of India | Side Dishes

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

 * 4½ lb firm ripe pears
 * 1 large green chile pepper
 * 1½ cups raisins
 * 4 cups sugar
 * 1 cup crystallised ginger, cut small
 * 3 cups white vinegar
 * ½ tsp salt
 * 1 cup water
 * ¼ tsp powdered cloves
 * ½ tsp cinnamon
 * ¼ tsp nutmeg
 * ¼ tsp allspice
 * 6 bay leaves
 * ½ cup liquid pectin

Procedure

 * 1) Pare, core, and slice pears.
 * 2) Chop pepper finely.
 * 3) Mix pears, pepper, raisins, sugar, crystallised ginger, white vinegar, salt, and water in a pot.
 * 4) Use string to tie spices in a cheesecloth bag and add to pears
 * 5) Simmer mixture until thick, about 2 hours.
 * 6) Remove spice bag.
 * 7) Add liquid pectin and boil for 1 minute.
 * 8) Pour immediately into hot, sterilised jars, and seal straight away.