Pear Chutney

Ingredients

• 1 quart peeled, cored, and diced pears
• 1 cup raisins, chopped
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 cups cider vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons celery seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper

Preparation

1. Combine all ingredients in a stainless steel stockpot; stir until well blended. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring frequently, 1 hour or until mixture thickens.
2. Quickly ladle chutney into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/2-inch head space. Remove air bubbles. Cover at once with metal lids, and screw bands tight. Process chutney in boiling-water bath 15 minutes.