Kiwi Pear Chutney

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups brown sugar -- packed

1 1/2 cups cider vinegar

1 cup chopped onion

1 lime -- thinly sliced

4 lrg clv garlic -- chopped

1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon cloves

1/2 teaspoon allspice

1/4 teaspoon crushed red chile pepper

2 tablespoons minced preserved ginger

1 cup raisins

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

4 cups kiwifruit peeled and chopped

4 cups pears peeled and chopped

Preparation

Mix first 12 ingredients in a large heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently, for 30 minutes. Ladle into hot, sterilized half-pint jars and seal. Process in a boiling water bath for 15 mins. Cools and store in refrigerator after opening.

Makes about 6 jars.

NOTES: One of my coworkers has a large kiwi farm in northern San Diego county, and for several months in late fall and early winter, I am under extreme duress to come up with recipes using the furry little critters. This is one of those recipes