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Title: Pear, Lemon and Cardamon Chutney
Post by: achookwoman on January 08, 2012, 07:21:53 am

For people who grow their own pears, or for those who can buy cheap pears in season, this is a very easy and economical Chutney. The Cardamon provides an exotic touch and dresses up an otherwise sweet but bland fruit. Serve with cold cuts, add to gravy and serve with sausages. Great with a BBQ. It needs to sit in the jars for 2 months to mellow.

900g Pears, after peeling and coring
220g Onions, peeled and cut in 1/2
170g seeded raisins or sultanas
50g stem ginger, fresh
1 medium lemon, rind removed with a vegetable peeler, Juiced
230g soft brown sugar
1 level teaspoon of salt
500g of Apple Cider Vinegar
2 garlic cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons of chilli flakes
3 dessertspoons of (15g.) of Cardamon powder


Add lemon rind , with ginger and garlic to TMX bowl, Press Turbo twice.
Add onion and Zap 5 seconds/ speed 5. Scrape down.
Add rest of ingredients, cook 40 mins/Varoma/soft/ reverse. Cap out WITH BASKET ON TOP.To prevent splashing.
Put cap in and Zap 5 seconds/ speed 5.

Taste to see that mix is not too tart. It will mellow with keeping, but you can add more sugar and mix on reverse / speed 3 for 20 seconds.

Bottle in sterile jars and add lids when cold.

Store for 2 months to mellow.
Posted by elizabeth
Title: Re: Pear, Lemon and Cardamon Chutney
Post by: cecilia on January 08, 2012, 07:59:55 am
Congratulations, Chookie.  This looks great.  Can't wait to try it although a warning - my track record with cardamom is not good.
Title: Re: Pear, Lemon and Cardamon Chutney
Post by: achookwoman on January 08, 2012, 09:15:22 am
Cecilia,  How ??? I make a lovely short biscuit with cardamon.  No problems.
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Post by: Delightful Den on January 08, 2012, 10:24:23 am
This sounds good. I need to build up a supply of jars and have a go at this. 
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Post by: greenie on January 10, 2012, 05:55:06 am
ooh, this looks good - will have to wait a while till pears are in season though.  Thanks for posting :)
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Post by: ultraviolet on February 10, 2012, 01:07:14 am
This sound like a lovely combination! Look forward to making it when pears are back at their peak :)
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Post by: greenie on April 10, 2012, 02:51:51 am
Feeling that I'd like to use whole cardamoms... does anyone know how much I should substitute? 
Title: Re: Pear, Lemon and Cardamon Chutney
Post by: greenie on April 11, 2012, 11:37:35 am
I only had 10 cardamoms but that it still tastes nicely spiced to me.  I also substituted rapadura for brown sugar, and had to add an extra 150g. 

The chutney is lovley, thanks for the recipe :) 
Title: Re: Pear, Lemon and Cardamon Chutney
Post by: cecilia on April 27, 2012, 04:43:24 am
Dear Chookie,  I've made some!  Thank you.  Now we'll see if we can be patient enough for the two months mellowing.  Smells gorgeous.  :)
Title: Re: Pear, Lemon and Cardamon Chutney
Post by: achookwoman on April 27, 2012, 05:18:52 am
Greenie and Cecilia,  hope you can wait.
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Post by: Reeni on June 24, 2012, 09:31:56 am
I made this today. First tasting was great! Can't imagine how yummy it will develop to be in 2 months!
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Post by: Jude59 on June 24, 2012, 11:10:11 am
This is exactly what I've been looking for!  Sounds fantastic and I am also going to be having a go at this very soon.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 24, 2012, 11:13:57 am
Renni and Jude59, hope you enjoy it.
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Post by: cecilia on June 29, 2012, 06:11:06 am
Dear chookie, your post to the others has reminded me that our chutney is nicely mature now.  What do you recommend I serve it on or with?  Thank you.  It is delicious.
Title: Re: Pear, Lemon and Cardamon Chutney
Post by: achookwoman on June 29, 2012, 09:02:31 am
Cecilia,  How about a cheese sandwich or corned or roast beef ?
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Post by: Amanda on June 29, 2012, 09:49:42 am
Brilliant - I hadn't seen this one, but I've got all the ingredients to hand!
Title: Re: Pear, Lemon and Cardamon Chutney
Post by: achookwoman on June 29, 2012, 10:46:14 am
 Amanda,  have a go,  it is a bit different.
Title: Re: Pear, Lemon and Cardamon Chutney
Post by: snappy on July 07, 2012, 11:37:22 am
I've got a batch of this cooking now and it smells divine!  I found a similar recipe in sally wise's book and she uses cloves instead of cardamon - i love cloves so i decided to make it with half cloves, half cardamon.

I'm imagining that this would go great with a griled chicken breast for an easy and tasty dinner
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Post by: achookwoman on July 07, 2012, 01:28:00 pm
Snappy,  let us know how the cloves go.  sounds interesting.
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Post by: snappy on July 07, 2012, 02:07:46 pm
Chookie it smelled so great i don't know how i am going to wait 2 months!

This will sound a little strange but it actually reminded me a lot of Alyce Alexandra's Turkish Tea as i was making it.  Pears (apples), lemons, cloves, brown sugar (honey) etc.  I drink that tea by the litre when I am sick - it is so yummy!  So i can't wait to taste the chutney.

Thanks for the recipe.
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Post by: Kayc on September 11, 2012, 05:18:44 am
I have just made this today. It smells and taste divine,  Looking forward to trying it in two weeks
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 06, 2013, 06:20:14 pm
Wow! Chookie this certainly has a kick (well for my taste buds) when I tasted it after it had finished cooking. :D I made three an a bit jars.I did give it an extra 12 minutes of cooking.
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/24fff18a3d50eeab95b504eea1dd2eee.jpg)
Title: Re: Pear, Lemon and Cardamon Chutney
Post by: achookwoman on October 06, 2013, 09:32:22 pm
CC,  I think it matures a bit at being kept.  Perhaps a smear will be enough.  LOL
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 29, 2013, 01:11:01 pm
Well Chookie you will pleased to know my chutney did mellow and was a perfect partner with cold turkey in a sandwich. :D
Title: Re: Pear, Lemon and Cardamon Chutney
Post by: achookwoman on December 29, 2013, 07:42:10 pm
We'll Chookie you will pleased to know my chutney did mellow and was a perfect partner with cold turkey in a sandwich. :D

Pleased to hear that.  Nice to have something a bit different.  Anything to break the monotony of all that ham. 
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Post by: Bootobethin on December 29, 2013, 09:50:12 pm
I have made four batches of this chutney over the past 18 months.
It is a fantastic chutney especially at this time of year with ham and turkey leftovers.
I highly recommend it.
Thanks for the recipe.
Title: Re: Pear, Lemon and Cardamon Chutney
Post by: kpev on April 23, 2014, 08:37:30 am
Hmmm so I made this with fresh ginger, but now that I've tasted it (hot from the thermie!) it's got a definate ginger kick!

Sooooo .... what's the difference between fresh ginger, stem ginger, and stem ginger (fresh) ? As it appears that stem ginger is ginger in sugar syrup?

Tastes yummy though - my mum is staying with me and it's a thermie kind of day - beef stock, hommus, this and as soon as I've boiled the water to rinse the jars out (I've already put them through a hot dishwasher) I'll be making quiche, starting with the shortcrust pastry ;)
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Post by: cookie1 on April 23, 2014, 12:31:07 pm
A busy day for sure.
Title: Re: Pear, Lemon and Cardamon Chutney
Post by: achookwoman on April 23, 2014, 08:59:11 pm
Kpev,  I use the ginger available from the fruit and veg section at the Supermarket but bottled in syrup or glazed would be fine. 
Title: Re: Pear, Lemon and Cardamon Chutney
Post by: Cornish Cream on May 02, 2014, 07:21:20 pm
My SIL requested more of this wonderful chutney so I made another batch of this today.I ran out of Chilli flakes so used two dried instead which I added at the beginning with the garlic,ginger and lemon rind. :)
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Post by: achookwoman on May 03, 2014, 05:14:03 am
CC,  glad SIL liked it.  Did you/ she let it mature?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 03, 2014, 09:06:30 am
He loves your chutney Chookie :D I'll let it mature for the two months before he can get his hands on it ;)
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Post by: Bootobethin on May 03, 2014, 09:12:56 am
Off to the market tomorrow to get pears and ginger to make this chutney again.
It is fantastic with cheese and crackers.
It is a winning recipe.
Thanks
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Post by: achookwoman on May 03, 2014, 11:40:11 am
Boo,  glad you like it. 
Title: Re: Pear, Lemon and Cardamon Chutney
Post by: Cornish Cream on April 11, 2015, 11:42:15 am
I made these superb chutney again yesterday.I had a request from my SIL's Mum for some more of this .His family adores it. :)
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Post by: judydawn on April 11, 2015, 02:26:45 pm
That's one way to keep the in-laws happy Denise  ;D
Title: Re: Pear, Lemon and Cardamon Chutney
Post by: achookwoman on April 11, 2015, 09:52:15 pm
CC, must make some more of this as pears are in season now. Thanks for the reminder.
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Post by: Moo2 on July 23, 2015, 05:07:30 am
Hi Chookie. Can I ask why you put the lids on when cold?  I thought to keep preserves etc they had to be sealed hot? 
Title: Re: Pear, Lemon and Cardamon Chutney
Post by: achookwoman on July 23, 2015, 08:26:50 am
Hi Chookie. Can I ask why you put the lids on when cold?  I thought to keep preserves etc they had to be sealed hot? 
When there is vinegar involved, I always seal when cold, and use a plastic top. Jams and jellies I seal hot.
I think it is something to do with the condensation or water on the lid that can encourage mould to grow.
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Post by: Moo2 on July 23, 2015, 09:27:49 am
Thanks for the reply Chookie. I didn't know that.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 22, 2015, 01:22:52 pm
Bumping this delicious recipe.
Just made a batch to have ready for Christmas :)
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Post by: achookwoman on October 23, 2015, 01:51:28 am
Hi CC, I think you have made this before.  Good idea to make it now for Xmas.
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Post by: Bootobethin on November 01, 2015, 12:21:33 am
I am just cooking another batch of this chutney.
It is great for gifts as it is just a bit different but really nice especially with cheese.
Thanks once again. ACW.
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Post by: judydawn on October 27, 2018, 09:13:56 am
As I’ve not made this chutney before I thought I’d give it a go for the nursing home trading table after reading the excellent reviews.  It will mature just in time for using after Christmas when most people have cold meats to use up.  This is the only recipe I’ve made that makes a decent quantity so only 1 batch is needed - I have 5 jars of this recipe to go with the other things I’ve made.
Title: Re: Pear, Lemon and Cardamon Chutney
Post by: achookwoman on October 27, 2018, 09:33:04 pm
Judy,  hope the people who buy it enjoy it.
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Post by: judydawn on October 28, 2018, 12:12:05 am
I’m sure they will Chookie.  Thank you for the recipe.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 28, 2018, 05:28:28 am
I'm thinking of doing a tiny hamper for each of my brothers this year.  I know one will love everything and try it, but I feel the other may consign it to the bin. I will decide in the next week or two.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 28, 2018, 07:58:46 pm
Cookie, I think that is a nice idea. The brother who is likely to be unimpressed may like something that you can make. 
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Post by: K Atie on October 31, 2018, 08:07:44 pm
I have made this chutney many times it’s great with lamb chops . Oh and home grown pears when in season .
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Post by: achookwoman on October 31, 2018, 09:55:06 pm
K Atie, we are lucky to live in the country where there is so much local produce. People are more than happy to share.  We are looking forward to a bumper Apple crop this year.
Glad you like this recipe.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 02, 2018, 08:51:09 pm
I made a batch of this today. One big jar is for our SIL parents for a Christmas present. Apparently they love the chutney. The other jar is a present for a friends birthday next Sunday.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 03, 2018, 07:55:34 pm
CC, people do really love homemade goodies.   Well done.
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Post by: judydawn on December 04, 2018, 10:57:03 am
All my jams, chutneys and Christmas cakes sold out today at the nursing home trading table as did Katie’s beautifully presented cookie ingredient jars.  People really do love these homemade items.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 05, 2018, 07:54:03 pm
Judy, that is great news. Well done.