Name: Pear chutney
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1.25kg firm pears; 1 large green apple; 2 large brown onions,diced; 1 tbsp lemon zest; 1 tbsp orange zest; cup raisins; 1 cup sugar; 1 ¼ cups white vinegar; 1 cup water; ½ tsp ground ginger; ¼ tsp ground cloves; 1 tsp salt

Time:<30 mins

I have made this chutney for years for the local primary school produce stall. It is light with a slight sweetness from the pears and refreshing citrus tang. Serve beside pork chops,barbecued sausages or with cheese and biscuits.

Ingredients

1.25kg firm pears
1 large green apple
2 large brown onions,diced
1 tbsp lemon zest
1 tbsp orange zest
cup raisins
1 cup sugar
1 ¼ cups white vinegar
1 cup water
½ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ground cloves
1 tsp salt

Method

Peel and core pears and apples and chop into small pieces. Combine all ingredients in a large,heavy-based pot. Stir,bring to boil and simmer for one hour until thick and syrupy. Cool slightly and put in warm,sterile jars (see tip,left). Seal jars when cool.
Makes 8-10 250ml jars.