ALMOND PEAR CHUTNEY

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My sweet, chunky chutney-flavored with orange, almond and ginger-is great with chicken, turkey or pork. You can prepare it a couple of days in advance and use it to dress up a plain weekday supper.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 cups chopped peeled ripe pears
1 small unpeeled navel orange, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup coarsely chopped unblanched almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the pears, orange, water and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Stir in sugar and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. , Remove from the heat; stir in almonds and ginger. Serve warm or cold. May be refrigerated for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.