Chunky Peach Chutney

Ingredients

• 2 medium-size sweet onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 pounds peaches, cut into chunks (do not peel)
• 2 Granny Smith apples, chopped
• 2 cups white wine vinegar
• 1 cup pitted dried cherries
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
• 2 tablespoons brandy*
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup chopped toasted pecans

Preparation

1. 1. Sauté first 3 ingredients in hot oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in peaches and next 9 ingredients, and cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 1 hour or until thickened. (Do not cook until fruit is mushy.) Stir in pecans.
2. *Apple cider or juice may be substituted for brandy.