Pear Chutney

This delicious chutney is the perfect addition to grilled chicken or pork. It's also great on sandwiches or with cheese. (use under-ripe pears).

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Yields: 3 cups

Ingredients

• 4  pears, peeled, cored and chopped
• 1  tart apple, peeled, cored and chopped
• 1  small onion, diced
• 3⁄4 cup white sugar
• 1⁄2 cup  packed light brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup cider vinegar
• 1  lemon, juice of
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  red bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced
• 1  cayenne pepper or 1  jalapeno pepper, cored, seeded and diced
• 1  tablespoon  freshly grated ginger
• 2  teaspoons yellow mustard seeds
• 2  teaspoons sea salt
• 1  teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon ground cloves
• 2  bay leaves
• 2⁄3 cup raisins
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped pecans

Directions

1. Combine all the ingredients except for the raisins and nuts in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes, until fruit is very tender and the liquid has thickened, stirring frequently.
2. Remove the pan from the heat, stirring in the raisins and nuts.
3. Allow to cool to room temperature. Remove and discard the bay leaves. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.