Spiced pear chutney

This fruity chutney with pears, sultanas, a hint of chilli, star anise, ginger and cumin is the perfect way to preserve a taste of autumn

MAKES 1 LITRE

Ingredients

200g demerara sugar

200ml cider vinegar

100ml perry (pear cider)

1 star anise

1 tsp ground cumin

2 red onions, chopped

1 tsp grated ginger

10 firm pears, peeled and chopped into bite-sized pieces

red chillies, halved (and deseeded if you prefer)

50g sultanas

Method

Put the sugar, cider vinegar, perry, star anise, cumin, red onions and ginger in a large saucepan and bring to the boil.

Add the pears and chillies and simmer for 40 mins until the liquid is syrupy and the pears are just cooked. Stir in the sultanas, remove from the heat and leave to cool, then spoon into sterilised jars.