CONTEST-WINNING WINTER FRUIT CHUTNEY

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The pairing of sweet and tart fruits makes this chutney a wonderful accompaniment for pork. Not only is it a consistent blue-ribbon winner at fairs, it's a natural way to capture the best of autumn's harvest in a jar.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 4 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups cider vinegar
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 cups packed brown sugar
2 medium ripe unpeeled pears, finely chopped
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 large tart unpeeled apple, finely chopped
1/2 cup dried currants

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine the first nine ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. , Stir in the brown sugar, pears, cranberries, apple and currants. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour or until fruit is tender and mixture has thickened., Pour hot mixture into hot jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Adjust caps. Process for 15 minutes in a boiling-water bath.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 119mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Delisa Gibson
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This chutney is a bit pricey, but it's worth it. It's so delicious and unique.


Tashreeq Perry
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I made this chutney as a gift for my friends and they loved it! It's a great way to show someone you care.


Alex Hartnett
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I'm allergic to apples, so I substituted pears in this chutney. It turned out great!


[email protected] Raza123456
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The instructions for this chutney are a bit confusing. I'm not sure if I did it right.


agyei adu
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I found this chutney to be a bit bland. I think it could use some more spices.


Neha Nupur
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This chutney is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Jawaddo
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I made this chutney in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. It's so easy to make and it's a great way to save time in the kitchen.


Akhere Testimony
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This chutney is a great way to use up leftover fruit. I always have a bunch of apples and pears that I need to use up, and this is a delicious way to do it.


Mustak Ahmed
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I'm not usually a fan of chutney, but this one is really good. It's not too sweet and has a nice, tangy flavor.


Roy Richards
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This is the best chutney I've ever had! It's so flavorful and has just the right amount of spice.


Parvez UDDIN
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I love the addition of cranberries to this chutney. They give it a nice tartness that balances out the sweetness of the other fruits.


Pawan Gaha
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This chutney is so versatile! I've used it as a condiment for grilled chicken and fish, and I've also added it to yogurt and oatmeal. It's always delicious.


Saitaman9JA
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I made this chutney for a holiday party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful color.


Breilyn Garcia
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This winter fruit chutney is a delightful blend of sweet, tart, and tangy flavors. The combination of apples, pears, cranberries, and raisins creates a complex and satisfying taste.