Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Blueberry/Pear Chutney

I'm sorry that I didn't take a photograph while the light was still good because this chutney had the most beautiful purple colour. Don't let the absence of a photo keep you from trying this wonderful chutney while fresh blueberries are in season.

You Will Need:

1 cup fresh blueberries
2 ripe pears, peeled and chopped
1 cup raisins
1 cup sultanas
1/4 cup crystalised ginger, chopped
2 large sprigs fresh rose4mary
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 large red onion, chopped

Usually I add water to chutney when using dried fruit, but with all the fresh fruit in here, it isn't needed.

Toss it all in a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally until most of the liquid has evaporated (about 20 minutes). You do want to keep some liquid for packing, so don't feel it must cook down entirely.

Cool, pack into jars and use within a week. Makes 1 1/2 pints.

2 comments:

Page D. said...

Are sultanas raisins or grapes? I've never heard that term before.

Will insurance cover your car damage?

Goody said...

They're also known as "golden raisins."

The insurance totaled out the car and gave us $2,500 which is certainly not enough to replace it. The car was a '93 Volvo. I'm pretty mad, because I had a running, albeit old car. Now I have, basically nothing. They wouldn't even consider repairing it.