Golden Saffron Pear Chutney Recipes

Steps:

• Put all the ingredients into a large preserving pan, except the pears and the tomatoes - leave them to one side for now.
• Simmer for about 30 - 45 minutes - stirring all the time until the mixture is reduced and syrupy.
• (It should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon and not be too runny.).
• Add the pears and the tomatoes and continue to cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the pears are just soft.
• Pour into hot and sterilised jars - seal and then store the chutney in a cool, dark place.
• It is better eaten after 1-2 months.
• This chutney keeps for up to 2 years.

Steps:

• In large preserving kettle or dutch oven, combine all ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
• Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 1 1/2 hours, continuing to stir occasionally.
• Remove from heat and pour into hot, sterilized jars, leaving 1/8 inch headspace. Add lids and rings and process jars in a boiling water bath in a canner for 15 minutes. Take the canner off the heat and let water stop boiling before removing jars. Carefully remove jars and let sit. As they cool, the jars will seal themselves with a"pop". Label, and store in cool, dry, dark place.
• To prepare the jars, I first wash them in the dishwasher, or in the sink with very hot, soapy water, then rinse them well and put them in a warm oven, taking the jars out one or two at a time when filling them.
• I soak the lids in very hot water and put them immediately from the hot water onto the filled jars, making sure the rims of the jars are clean, then add the rings (which I've also soaked in hot water) and screw them on the jars just finger tight.

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• The chutney can be eaten immediately or it will keep in a cool dark place for up to six months.
• Place chutney into the fridge after opening and use within 2-3 months.

Steps:

• Grind the allspice, cloves, mustard, coriander and the peppercorns to a powder in a spice-grinder.
• Transfer to a saucepan, and mix in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, cover, reduce the heat to low, and boil gently for 30 minutes.
• Uncover and cook about 20 minutes, until most of the juice has evaporated and the chutney is just moist. Transfer to a jar and cool. Cover and refrigerate. Keeps for weeks refrigerated.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Toss the diced pears with the cinnamon and salt. Bake on a parchment-lined cookie sheet for 10 minutes.
• Cool and mix with the chutney and currants or raisins.

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.