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Nutrition: per rounded tbsp

  • kcal78
  • fat1g
  • saturates0g
  • carbs20g
  • sugars13g
  • fibre1g
  • protein1g
  • salt0.31g
    low
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Method

  • step 1

    Combine all the ingredients, except the pears, in a large, thick-bottomed saucepan and bring to the boil. Simmer uncovered over a very low heat, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon. Continue to cook for about 1 hr, giving it a stir every 10 mins, until the mixture is syrupy. Add the chopped pears and cook for another 30 mins, stirring occasionally. Leave to cool completely, then store in sterilised, clean jars.

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Recipe from Good Food magazine, October 2005

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A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.17 ratings

jarrestr

Fantastic recipe! Followed it exactly, left it for a few months and everyone said it’s fabulous

paultracey17

question

what pears have people used in this recipe please?

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goodfoodteam

Hi, thanks for your question. We have used different types depending on what's available/abundant. Bosc or Conference pears work well, but any would be fine (Williams, Comice, Blush or Rocha are all quite widely available and would also work well). We hope this helps, BBC Good Food Team.

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blackbird17

I love this chutney. Have made it every year since it was first published. Of all the chutneys I make this is the one that disappears fastest.

Biddlybong

A star rating of 5 out of 5.

Superb. I scaled up as I had 3.2kg pears. They weren't ripe so I cooked it for most of the day. 600ml cider vinegar was enough and I cut the sugar to 500g in total but I tripled everything else. Absolutely delish. I'm glad I cut the sugar as it was perfect. Have canned into kilner jars to give as…

Ruby5754

A star rating of 5 out of 5.

Lusciously sticky and a little sweet. Perfect as a substitute for mango chutney. Looks gorgeous in the jars as the pears keep their shape. I used tinned tomatoes and the result was excellent.

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