Gingered Pear & Currant Chutney

Directions

1. In a Dutch oven, combine the first eight ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until mixture becomes syrupy.
2. Stir in pears. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 1-3/4 hours or until fruit is tender and mixture has thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat.
3. Ladle hot mixture into six hot 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust the headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight.
4. Place the jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 15 minutes. Remove jars and cool.