Autumn Apple Pear Chutney
Description
This autumn apple and pear chutney recipe is spiced with cinnamon and ginger to make a savory condiment that pairs well with roasted vegetables or pork.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 pounds apples - peeled, cored, and diced
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1 1/2 pounds pears - peeled, cored, and diced
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2 cups cider vinegar
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1 1/2 cups white sugar
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1 1/2 cups dried cherries
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1 large yellow onion, minced
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1 lemon, seeded and chopped
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2 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds
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2 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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1 teaspoon ground allspice
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1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
Directions
1
Inspect 6 half-pint jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until chutney is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
2
Combine apples, pears, vinegar, sugar, cherries, onion, lemon, mustard seeds, salt, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and cloves in a wide, nonreactive 4-quart pot over high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer gently, stirring often, until mixture is thickened and a spoon drug through leaves a trail that doesn't fill in immediately, about 1 hour. Stir every minute or so toward the end of cooking to prevent scorching.
3
Pack chutney into hot, sterilized jars using a wide-mouth funnel, filling to within ½ inch of tops. Run a clean wooden chopstick around insides of jars to remove any air bubbles; add more chutney if necessary to bring level to ½ inch of tops. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
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Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes. Turn off heat, uncover pot, and let jars stand in cooling water for 5 minutes to help ensure a good vacuum seal.
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Transfer jars from stockpot to a folded kitchen towel or wooden cutting board to cool and let rest, several inches apart to cool completely. Press centers of lids with a finger to ensure lids do not move up or down. Any unsealed jars should be refrigerated and eaten promptly. Remove rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area. Sealed jars are shelf-stable for at least 1 year.