Plum Pear Cranberry Chutney Recipes

PEAR-CRANBERRY CHUTNEY

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, mix all ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered about 1 hour, stirring frequently, until thickened.
• Cool 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Serve chutney at room temperature for best flavor. Cover and refrigerate up to 2 weeks.

PEAR AND CRANBERRY CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Peel, core and chop pears into cubes 1/4 to 1/2 inch. In a large wide saucepan, combine pears with remaining ingredients.
• Place pan over high heat, and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, until chutney has thickened and melted together, about 1 1/2 hours. Meanwhile, sterilize 6 1-cup (or 12 1/2-cup) jars and lids by running through a dishwasher on high heat, or by filling with boiling water, draining and drying in a low oven.
• Pour chutney into warm jars, and screw on lids. Chutney may be stored unopened at room temperature for six months.

SPICED PLUM CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Put all the ingredients, except the sugar, into a large pan and stir well. Bring slowly to the boil, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 10 mins, until the plums are tender.
• Stir in the sugar plus 2 tsp salt and keep stirring until it has dissolved. Boil the chutney for 20-30 mins, uncovered, stirring occasionally to prevent it catching on the bottom, until it is thick and pulpy.
• Pot into sterilised jars (see Know-how, below), seal, label and store for at least 2 weeks before eating. Will keep for up to 6 months in a cool dark place.

GINGERY CRANBERRY AND PEAR CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in 2-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 1 hour, stirring frequently, until mixture is thickened and fruit is tender.
• Store covered in glass or plastic container in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.

CRANBERRY AND PEAR CHUTNEY

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan combine the cranberries, the brown sugar, the raisins, the pears, the zest, the gingerroot, the red pepper flakes, the onion, the vinegar, the mustard seeds, and the salt and simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the berries have burst. The chutney keeps, covered and chilled, for 2 weeks. Serve the chutney at room temperature.

CRANBERRY-PEAR CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Combine cranberries and sugar in saucepan; cook over medium-low heat until berries release juices, about 8 minutes.
• Place pears in a medium bowl, and toss with lemon zest and juice.
• Add orange juice, raisins, and dates to cranberries. Raise heat to medium-high. Stir occasionally, adding pears when mixture begins to bubble. Cook, stirring, until mixture thickens and pears turn red and are cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Let cool; refrigerate up to 24 hours.

SPICED PEAR-AND-CRANBERRY CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Combine cranberries, pears, orange peel and juice, sugar, cinnamon stick, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cranberries begin to burst and pears are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool completely; discard cinnamon stick and serve.

CRANBERRY-PEAR CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Combine cranberries, pears, water, white sugar, raisins, brown sugar, wine, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, and ground allspice in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium. Cook until thickened, stirring occasionally, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Remove from heat; cool at room temperature for 30 minutes. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.

CRANBERRY AND ASIAN PEAR CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat; add onion, cook until translucent, about 3 minutes; add garlic, cook until it softens, abut 1 minute.
• Add cranberries, water, cider vinegar, brown sugar and fruit zests; cook until berries burst and thicken, about 25 minutes.
• Remove from heat; stir in pears, let cool.
• Pour into storage container and refrigerate at least 3 hours.

GARLICKY CRANBERRY CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Combine first five ingredients in a medium sauce pan.
• Bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat until reduced to about 1/4 cup.
• Stir in cranberry sauce, heat through, and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
• Cover and refrigerate.
• Serve as a condiment with turkey, chicken, or pork.
• Also good as a topping for vanilla ice cream.