Fruit Chutney

The original of this recipe was found in the Taste of Home Holiday Recipe Card Collection 2009, & although it was listed as a 'winter' chutney, it can actually be made anytime that fresh pears are available! Especially good with poultry!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 16
• Yields: 4 cups

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup red onion, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter
• 2  large tart apples, peeled, cored, quartered, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 2  large pears, peeled, cored, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
• 3⁄4 cup dried cranberries
• 1⁄2 cup  orange juice
• 6  tablespoons brown sugar
• 1⁄4 cup cider vinegar
• 1  teaspoon rosemary, crushed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3  navel oranges, peeled, sectioned

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender, then add apples & pears & cook 2 to 5 minutes or until softened, stirring constantly.
2. Add cranberries, orange juice, brown sugar, vinegar, rosemary, allspice & nutmeg, mixing well. Cook over medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes or until thickened.
3. Remove from heat, add oranges, & serve warm. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator.