Autumn Chutney

15 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 8 to 10 Empire or other cooking apples
  • 6 pears
  • 1 1/4 c. apple cider
  • 2 Tbsp. concentrated lemon juice
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar (or to taste)
  • 2 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 3/4 tsp. ginger
  • 1/4 tsp. cloves
  • 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
  • 8 oz. chopped dates
  • 8 to 10 oz. raisins (Sultanas, if desired)
  • 3 to 4 Tbsp. orange marmalade
  • a few chopped red and green maraschino cherries (for color)
  • 1 Tbsp. cherry juice
  • 2 Tbsp. raspberry syrup (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Peel and chop apples and pears.
  2. 2
    Begin cooking them in large saucepan in cider and lemon juice, stirring frequently.
  3. 3
    Add sugar and spices as juices come from fruit.
  4. 4
    Add remaining ingredients and cook, stirring frequently, at gentle bubble, until moisture cooks off and mixture thickens.
  5. 5
    Keeps well for several weeks in the refrigerator.
  6. 6
    Freeze or can for longer storage.
  7. 7
    Serve warm as a side dish or garnish for beef, ham or pork.
  8. 8
    Also makes a good stuffing for pork chops.

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