Spiced Pear And Cranberry Chutney Food

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.

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 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:

• Put garlic, onion, cranberries, vinegar, spices and 3/4 cup brown sugar in a 2 1/2 quart nonaluminum saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 40 minutes.
• Add the chopped pear and cook 10 minutes longer.
• Remove from heat and add remaining sugar, to taste. (I usually do not).
• Serve hot, cold or room temperature. May be refrigerated for up to one month.

SPICED CRANBERRY & PEAR RELISH

Steps:

• Put all the ingredients except the pear in a non-reactive saucepan with a large pinch of salt. Bring it slowly to a simmer, stirring to make sure all the sugar has dissolved. Add the pear and continue cooking until the mixture has the consistency of thick jam.
• Sterilise your jars and lids by washing them in hot soapy water, rinsing well and drying them in a warm oven. Spoon the hot relish into the hot jars and seal. Leave to cool. Will keep unopened in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months. Once opened, relish is best eaten within 2 months.

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 PEAR CHUTNEY

Steps:

• In a small saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook and stir the onion and garlic over medium heat for 2 minutes. Stir in the vinegar, brown sugar, dates and seasonings., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; carefully stir in pears. Cook, uncovered, over low heat for 40-50 minutes or until pears are tender and mixture achieves desired thickness.

SPICED CRANBERRY CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Bring cranberries, white sugar, brown sugar, water, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and allspice to a boil over medium-high heat in a large saucepan; cook and stir for 20 minutes. Stir in apple; cook and stir until apple is tender and sauce is thick, about 5 minutes. Refrigerate until cold.