Pear, Cinnamon & Date Chutney
Accompaniment
Food
Dairy-free
Gluten-free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Carol Ridehalgh, Fodder For Foodies
6 x 250ml jars Servings
Ingredients
2 apples, peeled, cored and chopped
1kg ripe pears, peeled, cored and chopped
450g dates, chopped
450g shallots, finely sliced
600ml cider vinegar
300g brown sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
Method
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Put the apples, pears, dates, shallots, sugar and cinnamon sticks into a pan. Pour in half the cider vinegar and season
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Bring to a simmer, stirring all the time, until sugar is dissolved. Cook for 30 minutes or until tender
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Add remaining cider vinegar and simmer for another 30 minutes. Stir regularly
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Remove from heat. Remove cinnamon stick, pour into sterilised preserving jars and seal
- Serve with blue and strong cheeses
