Almond Pear Chutney

Name: Almond Pear Chutney
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 cups.
Ingredients: 4 cups chopped peeled ripe pears; 1 small unpeeled navel orange, halved and thinly sliced; 1/2 cup water; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/3 cup coarsely chopped unblanched almonds, toasted; 2 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger

My sweet, chunky chutney-flavored with orange, almond and ginger-is great with chicken, turkey or pork. You can prepare it a couple of days in advance and use it to dress up a plain weekday supper.

Ingredients

4 cups chopped peeled ripe pears
1 small unpeeled navel orange, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup coarsely chopped unblanched almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the pears, orange, water and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Stir in sugar and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
Remove from the heat; stir in almonds and ginger. Serve warm or cold. May be refrigerated for up to 1 week.