Pear Chutney

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 3 lbs bartlett pears, unpeeled, cored, diced (about 7 cups)
• 1 lb brown sugar
• 2 cups cider vinegar
• 1 onion, medium, chopped
• 1 cup golden raisin
• 1/4 cup preserved gingerroot, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 teaspoons mustard seeds

Recipe

• 1 combine brown sugar & vinegar in large saucepan & bring to boil.
• 2 add diced pears & all other ingredients.
• 3 cook slowly, stirring from time to time, until mixture is thick, about 1 hour.
• 4 either pour chutney into hot, sterilized jars & seal, or keep covered in refrigerator 3-4 weeks.
• 5 can be used as a side with lamb or ham or as an appetizer with cream cheese & crackers.