Pear and Plum Chutney

4:48 am on 7 March 2009

Ingredients

  • 750gm cored pears
  • 500gm omega plums
  • 250gm onions
  • 250 sultanas
  • 250gm dates (pitted and chopped)
  • 100g golden syrup
  • 275gm brown sugar
  • 2Tbsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2Tbsp ground ginger
  • 2 star anise
  • 2 cinnamon quills
  • 750 ml malt vinegar
  • 250ml cider vinegar

Method

Chop fruit and onions into 1 cm pieces. Slice dates and combine with remaining ingredients.
Bring to boil while stirring. Cook gently for about 2 hours, stirring occasionaly until chutney is thick.
Pour into sterilized jars and seal.

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