Beetroot & Orange Chutney

Use gloves while preparing the beetroot.

Ingredients

3	Onions
1 ½ kgs	Beetroot, raw, trimmed (Main)
3	Pears
3	Oranges
1	Cinnamon stick
2	Star anise
2 Tbsp	Yellow mustard seeds
2 Tbsp	Fresh ginger, finely grated
1 Tbsp	Cumin seeds
2 ¾ cups	Red wine vinegar
2 ¾ cups	Sugar

Directions

1. Peel beetroot and dice. (If you want a finer chutney then the beetroot can be grated using a food processor blade.)
2. Place in a large stainless steel saucepan.Dice onions and grate pears. Add to beetroot.
3. Finely grate orange rind and add together with the juice.
4. Tie star anise and cinnamon stick in muslin. Add to pan with remaining ingredients.
5. Boil for about 1 & 1/2 hours until chutney has thickened. Remove muslin with the spice.
6. Pour into hot sterilised jars and seal.
7. Makes about 8 cups.