"A friend served my homemade pear chutney at her dinner party, and everyone thought it was an unusual and delicious accompaniment for chicken," says Susan Banks of Seattle, Washington.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes about 2 1/2 cups
Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
3 medium pears, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
6 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar
1/3 cup golden raisins
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger
4 whole cloves
Preparation
Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until pears are tender and mixture thickens slightly, about 30 minutes. Discard cloves. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cool. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Serve cold or at room temperature.
