Spiced Pear And Raisin Chutney Recipes

RAISIN PEAR CHUTNEY

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring vinegar and brown sugar to a boil. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until chutney reaches desired consistency., Carefully ladle hot mixture into hot pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles, wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 15 minutes in a boiling-water canner.

SPICED PEAR CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Prepare the pears and onions. Place them into a large deep saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a low simmer. Cook for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until it is the consistency you want, stirring it often. Ladle into hot sterilised pint jars, wipe jar rims, and seal.

PEAR CHUTNEY WITH RAISINS

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until pears are tender and mixture thickens slightly, about 30 minutes. Discard cloves. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cool. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Serve cold or at room temperature.

PEAR RAISIN CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spread pecans on a baking sheet, and toast until lightly browned and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven, and set aside to cool.
• In a small saucepan, combine raisins with 2 tablespoons vinegar and 2 tablespoons water. Place over medium-high heat until simmering. Simmer until raisins have plumped, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add shallots, and saute until lightly browned and transparent, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar, and continue to cook until golden brown. Add pears and reserved raisins in their liquid; cook until pears are tender. Add remaining 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in rosemary and reserved toasted pecans. Serve warm.

SPICED PEAR CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Put the sugar, cider vinegar, perry, star anise, cumin, red onions and ginger in a large saucepan and bring to the boil.
• Add the pears and chillies and simmer for 40 mins until the liquid is syrupy and the pears are just cooked. Stir in the sultanas, remove from the heat and leave to cool, then spoon into sterilised jars.

PEAR-APPLE CHUTNEY

Steps:

• In 6-quart Dutch oven, mix all ingredients. Heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
• Pour chutney into containers with tightfitting lids. Store in refrigerator.