Pear Chutney

• 600 ml apple cider vinegar
• 1 kg pear, peeled, cored and chopped (pears such as beurre bosc)
• 450 g pitted dates, chopped
• 2 Red Delicious apples, peeled, cored and chopped
• 450 g shallots, sliced thinly
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar (firmly packed cups)
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• salt and pepper (optional)

1. Place 300ml vinegar into a pan with the remaining ingredients, season (optional) and slowly bring to a simmer over a slow to medium heat, stirring for 2-3 minutes until sugar dissolves.
2. Cook for 25-30 minutes until fruit is tender. Add remaining vinegar and cook for 30-40 minutes or until chutney is thickened and liquid is almost evaporated. Transfer liquid into sterilised jars. Cool jars.
3. The chutney can be eaten immediately or it will keep in a cool dark place for up to six months.
4. Place chutney into the fridge after opening and use within 2-3 months.

pear, dates, red delicious apples, shallots, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pear-chutney-439611 (may not work)