Pear chutney is served as a side dish for many Indian foods. It can be mild to extra hot depending on the individual preference.
Servings
3 pints (approximately seven 5-inch jars)
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
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.
2 hours
Remove spice bag.
Add liquid pectin and boil for 1 minute.
1 minute
Pour immediately into hot, sterilised jars, and seal straight away.