• 3 lb (1.4 kg) pears
• 2 cooking apples
• 1 lb (450 g) onions
• 1 lb (450 g) seedless raisins
• 1 teaspoon hot chilli powder or cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• Juice and grated rind of 2 lemons
• 1 lb (450 g) soft brown sugar
• 1 pint (570 ml) white distilled vinegar

Method:

1. Peel, core and chop the pears and apples. Peel and chop the onions. Crush the garlic.
2. Put all of the ingredients into a large pan with the vinegar and stir well with a wooden spoon.
3. Bring to the boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce to a simmer and continue simmering for around 2 hours, stirring occasionally, or until it is thick.
4. Ladle into hot, clean, sterilized jars, cover and seal.
5. Label when fully cool.

Makes about 4 lb (1.8 kg) of Pear Chutney.

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