Online at homecooking.about.com are a number of recipes that I've not found elsewhere, & this is one of them. I use this primarily as an appetizer spread or dip.
Cooking Time
Preparation Time :10 Min
Cook Time : 1 Hr 0 Min
Total Time : 1 Hr 10 Min
Ingredients
Serves : 20
3 bartlett pears
1 brown sugar
2 cider vinegar
1 onion
1 golden raisin
1⁄4 preserved gingerroot
1 garlic clove
1⁄2 cayenne pepper
2 salt
1⁄2 ground cinnamon
1⁄2 ground cloves
2 mustard seeds
Directions
Combine brown sugar & vinegar in large saucepan & bring to boil.
Add diced pears & all other ingredients.
Cook slowly, stirring from time to time, until mixture is thick, about 1 hour.
Either pour chutney into hot, sterilized jars & seal, OR keep covered in refrigerator 3-4 weeks.
Can be used as a side with lamb or ham or as an appetizer with cream cheese & crackers.
