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Sweet, a little sour, and oh-so-delish! A spoonful of homemade chutney will jazz up chicken, pork or a platter of cheese and crackers. Mix with mayo and curry powder for a one-of-a-kind spread on a turkey sandwich. Grab a pile of fresh pears and make this recipe ASAP.

Pear Chutney
Makes: 2 cups

Ingredients:
1 ¾ pounds fresh pears* (Bosc, D’anjou, or Bartlett), peeled, cored and chopped
1 small shallot, finely chopped
½ cup rice wine vinegar
½ cup light brown sugar
½ cup golden raisins
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

*For best results use pears that are firm and slightly under-ripe

Directions:
Combine pears, shallot, vinegar, sugar, raisins, salt and pepper in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 40 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Serve warm or chilled. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Info Per Tablespoon
Calories: 36
Total Fat:  0 grams
Saturated Fat:  0 grams
Total Carbohydrate: 9 grams
Sugars: 7 grams
Protein:  0 grams
Sodium:  78 milligrams
Cholesterol:  0 milligrams
Fiber:  1 gram