Ingredients
- 1 x 180g Merchant Gourmet Whole Chestnuts
- 400g pears, peeled and chopped into 2cm chunks
- 400g onions, chopped
- 400g caster sugar
- 150g raisins or sultanas
- 3 tsp mixed spice
- Zest and juice of 2 oranges
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard seeds (optional)
- 600ml apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
Instructions
- Roughly chop the chestnuts and set aside.
- Put the pears, onions, sugar, raisins, mixed spice, orange zest and juice, mustard seeds and apple cider vinegar in a large lidded saucepan. Gently bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
- Once boiling, allow the chutney to bubble for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until the mixture has thickened significantly. You should be able to draw a spoon through across the base of the pan leaving it clear for a second or so.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the chopped chestnuts. Divide the chutney between 3-4 sterilised jars and allow to cool. Place in the fridge.
Good to know!
This chutney makes the perfect homemade gift for loved ones, try embellishing your jars with a ribbon for the perfect present.
