SPICED CRANBERRY & PEAR RELISH

Spiced cranberry & pear relish image

A Christmassy relish which will keep in the cupboard for up to six months, making it perfect for make-ahead gifts

Provided by Lulu Grimes

Time 40m

Yield Makes 4 x 250g jars

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 onion , finely chopped
2.5cm/1in piece ginger , peeled and grated
175ml raspberry or cider vinegar
140g caster sugar
2 garlic cloves , sliced
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground coriander
½ tsp ground allspice
1 dried red chilli , crumbled, seeds removed if you prefer
300g dried cranberries
4 pears , cored and cubed, peel left on

Steps:

Put all the ingredients except the pear in a non-reactive saucepan with a large pinch of salt. Bring it slowly to a simmer, stirring to make sure all the sugar has dissolved. Add the pear and continue cooking until the mixture has the consistency of thick jam.
Sterilise your jars and lids by washing them in hot soapy water, rinsing well and drying them in a warm oven. Spoon the hot relish into the hot jars and seal. Leave to cool. Will keep unopened in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months. Once opened, relish is best eaten within 2 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 21 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Sodium 0.01 milligram of sodium