Pear Chutney

Ingredients

• 3 cups cider vinegar
• 2 pounds brown sugar
• 6 pounds firm pears, cored, peeled and chopped
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 cups golden raisins
• 1/2 cup diced preserved ginger or 3 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger root
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 4 teaspoons mustard seed

Instructions

1. In a large, heavy kettle, bring vinegar and sugar to a boil and stir until sugar dissolves.
2. Add all remaining ingredients and bring back to a gentle boil. Lower heat and simmer, uncovered, over very low heat, stirring occasionally. Chutney should be thick and will take 1 1/2 hours or longer to reach correct consistency.
3. Pour into sterilized jars and seal.
4. Store in a cool place.