Pear and Dried Cherry Chutney

With trappings of fall all around us.. pumpkins, apples, spices.. this sweet, fragrant chutney makes a perfect accompaniment to cheese or as a topper to pork or poultry. It is a perfect pairing with those upcoming holiday meals.

Pear and Dried Cherry Chutney
(Makes 4 cups.)

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup dried tart red cherries (dried cranberries work just as well)
• 2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 5 cups peeled and cored firm pears, diced

Pear and Dried Cherry Chutney

ln a large saucepan combine sugar, dried cherries, lemon peel, lemon juice, cinnamon, and allspice. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in pears and simmer uncovered for 5 more minutes or until pears are just tender. Let cool.

Keep in the refrigerator or freeze up to 6 months.