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.

Easy
🌱 Vegan

Servings

3 pints (approximately seven 5-inch jars)

Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1

4½ lb firm ripe pears

2

1 large green chile pepper

3

1½ cups raisins

4

4 cups sugar

5

1 cup crystallised ginger, cut small

6

3 cups white vinegar

7

½ tsp salt

8

1 cup water

9

¼ tsp powdered cloves

10

½ tsp cinnamon

11

¼ tsp nutmeg

12

¼ tsp allspice

13

6 bay leaves

14

½ cup liquid pectin

Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
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.

2 hours

6

Remove spice bag.

7

Add liquid pectin and boil for 1 minute.

1 minute

8

Pour immediately into hot, sterilised jars, and seal straight away.