Recipe -- Spiced Fruit Chutney

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 32

Ingredients
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
* 1 cup cider vinegar
* 1/2 cup water
* 2 cups packed light brown sugar
* 4 cups (about 24 ounces) pitted dried plums
* 5 cups apples and/or pears, peeled, cored and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
* 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh ginger
* 2 whole cinnamon sticks
* 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
* 1 teaspoon salt
* Zest of 2 lemons

Preparation
In large Dutch oven or saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot.

Add onions; cook and stir 5 to 7 minutes or until tender

Add vinegar and water; stir in sugar.

Add all remaining ingredients; bring to a boil, covered, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 20 to 25 minutes or until apples and pears are tender, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat; cool 20 minutes, uncovered.

Spoon into jars with lids for gift-giving. Store, covered, in refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Remove cinnamon sticks before serving.

Serve warm with baked ham, pork roast or smoked turkey, if desired.

Tip: For lemon zest, use zester or vegetable peeler to remove yellow portion only from lemons. If using peeler, cut into thin strips.

Courtesy of FoodReference.com.