Bon Appetit/November 2007

Cranberry, Pear, and Ginger Chutney

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Temperature Notes Calories Trans Fat Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
3-1/2 cups


INGREDIENTS:
2 cups apple cider vinegar 1 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 cup finely chopped peeled fresh ginger (from about 2-ounce piece)
2-1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel 2-1/2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1 12-ounce bag fresh cranberries
1-1/4 cups (packed) golden brown sugar 2 large firm Bosc pears (about 18 ounces total), peeled, cored, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 2-1/2 cups)



1 Combine apple cider vinegar, onion, ginger, lemon peel, orange peel, cinnamon stick pieces, crushed red pepper, and ground cloves in heavy large saucepan. Boil mixture until reduced to 1-1/2 cups, about 10 minutes. Add cranberries, brown sugar, and pears; stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until pears are very tender, berries collapse, and flavors blend, stirring occasionaly, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat; discard cinnamon stick pieces. Using potato masher, mash mixture coarsely. Transfer chutney to bowl and cool.
2 DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperatue before serving.

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