Pear Chutney

Name: Pear Chutney
Ingredients: 12 ounces dried pear halves, chopped (2 cups); 1 large red onion, finely chopped (1 cup); 2 1/2 cups pear nectar; 2 cups dark seedless and/or golden raisins; 3/4 cup cider vinegar; 1/2 cup dried tart cherries; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon mustard seeds; 1 tablespoon grated, peeled fresh ginger; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)

11 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

12 ounces dried pear halves, chopped (2 cups)
1 large red onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
2 1/2 cups pear nectar
2 cups dark seedless and/or golden raisins
3/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup dried tart cherries
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
1 tablespoon grated, peeled fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)

Directions

1

In a 4-quart saucepan, heat all ingredients and 1 cup water to boiling over high heat, stirring occasionally.
2

Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes or until pears are very soft, stirring frequently.
3

Discard cinnamon stick.
4

Store in refrigerator in an air-tight, sterilized container for up to a month.