pear chutney

Pear Chutney

chutneys are traditional Indian condiments that are often prepared from raw ingredients. Chutneys balance out meals. They help ensure that all 6 tastes of  sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, astringent are met

 

 

6 cup peeled and finely chopped pears

1/4 cup currants

1/4 cup organic sugar (sucanat or coconut sugar work well)

1/4 cup water

1 Tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp apple cider vingegar

1/2 tsp salt

1 Tbsp peeled & minced fresh ginger

Optional: 1 pinch cayenne pepper

1 cinnamon stick

1/4 tsp gr. cloves

Optional: 4 green cardamom pods

 

Peel, core and chop the pears in 1/2 inch dice Combine all ingredients in a large stainless steel cooking pot Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low Cook, stirring frequently, until the pears are soft and the mixture is thick Transfer to a sterile glass jar, with a tight lid Cool, and store in refrigerator