This recipe makes enough for about 2 jars of 350 grams each
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 40 minutesmins
Total Time 55 minutesmins
Ingredients
400grElstar apples
400grConference pears
150grapricot puree
150grsugar
100mlapple vinegar
1tbspmustard seeds
1tspcinnamon
1tspcloves
10cmpcs of gingergrated
1tspanisseeds
3pcs of star anis
Instructions
Peel and core the apples and pears and cut into chunks. I had previously made the apricot puree from dried apricots, soaked for a few hours and then blended. It's optional but it does add a nice flavor. You can also add a few extra apples or pears.
Sprinkle the fruit bits with the apple vinegar. Sprinkle with the sugar, add the apricot puree and mix it all together.
Peel the ginger and grate finely or squeeze in a garlic squeezer.
Put the apple/pear mixture with the vinegar and sugar into a pot with a thick bottom. Add your soices, the mustardseed and the ginger. Bring to the boil and turn the heat down to let it simmer softly.
How long it will take to reach the desired consistency might vary a bit depending on the ripeness of your fruit. I let it simmer for about 40minutes and the apples where still in one pice but nice and soft.
Once done, remove from the fire.
Divide the mixture across a few sterilized jars and close them tightly.