Cranberry-Pear Chutney

By á-8086

This is an excellent accompaniment to roasted pork, duck, or turkey.

Ingredients

• 3 cups fresh cranberries
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 firm pears, peeled and cored, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (1 lemon)
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup golden raisins
• 1/4 cup dried pitted dates, coarsely chopped (about 5)
• (valencia oranges are best for squeezing)

Preparation

Step 1

1.) Combine cranberries and sugar in saucepan; cook over medium-low heat until berries release juices, about 8 minutes.

2.) Place pears in a medium bowl, and toss with lemon zest and juice.

3.) Add orange juice, raisins, and dates to cranberries. Raise heat to medium-high. Stir occasionally, adding pears when mixture begins to bubble. Cook, stirring, until mixture thickens and pears turn red and are cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Let cool; refrigerate up to 24 hours.