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Pear Chutney

Here's how you make Pear Chutney
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  • Servings: 3
  • Prep: 25m
  • Cook: 60m
    • The following recipe serves 3 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 600 ml apple cider vinegar
  • 1 kg pears (peeled, cored and chopped, pears such as beurre bosc)
  • 450 grams pitted dates (chopped)
  • 2 red delicious (3/4 pounds) apples (peeled, cored and chopped)
  • 450 grams shallots (sliced thinly)
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar (firmly packed cups)
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • Salt and pepper (optional)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Place 300ml vinegar into a pan with the remaining ingredients, season (optional) and slowly bring to a simmer over a slow to medium heat, stirring for 2-3 minutes until sugar dissolves.

  • Step 2: Cook for 25-30 minutes until fruit is tender. Add remaining vinegar and cook for 30-40 minutes or until chutney is thickened and liquid is almost evaporated. Transfer liquid into sterilised jars. Cool jars.

  • Step 3: The chutney can be eaten immediately or it will keep in a cool dark place for up to six months.

  • Step 4: Place chutney into the fridge after opening and use within 2-3 months.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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