Cranberry-Pear Chutney

This flavorful twist on cranberry relish features peach preserves and Asian pears. It's especially tasty with Thanksgiving turkey, but pairs well with roasted pork and chicken too.


Cranberry-Pear Chutney

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Servings: Makes 16 side-dish servings.
Prep Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 4 hrs 55 mins
Related Categories: Chutney, Cranberry, Pears
 
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Ingredients
  • 1  12-oz. pkg.
    cranberries
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  • 1-1/2  cups
    chopped Asian pears or chopped, peeled jicama
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  • 1-1/2  cups
    finely chopped onion
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  • 1  cup
    peach preserves
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  • 1/3  cup
    packed brown sugar
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  • 1/4  cup
    balsamic vinegar
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  • 1  tsp.
    dry mustard
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  • 1  tsp.
    finely shredded lemon peel
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  • 1/2  tsp.
    crushed red pepper
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Directions
1.
In a large saucepan, combine cranberries, Asian pears, onion, preserves, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, lemon peel, and red pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool to room temperature.
2.
Transfer chutney to a glass serving dish. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours. If desired, store in airtight container for up to 5 days. Makes 16 side-dish servings.
3.
Asian Pears: Sometimes called Chinese or apple pears are grown in a variety of colors and sizes, yielding more than 100 kinds. They can be large or small, brown or green to yellow. Juicy sweet with a firm, crunchy texture, they are available in late summer and fall.

Nutrition information
Calories 108, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 10 mg, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 0 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Exchanges: Fruit .5, Other Carbohydrate 1.5. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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