Spiced Pear Relish

• 6 firm, ripe Bartlett or Anjou pearspeeled, cored and finely chopped
• 1 medium onion, very finely chopped
• 1/4 cup kosher salt
• 2 large jalapenos, seeded and minced
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1 1/2 cups golden raisins
• 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds

1. In a large bowl, toss the pears with the onion, salt and jalapenos.
2. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
3. Drain the pears in a colander and rinse them.
4. In a large saucepan, combine the pears with the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
5. Simmer over low heat for 25 minutes, or until thickened.
6. Let the pear relish cool.
7. Serve cold or at room temperature.

firm, onion, kosher salt, jalapenos, sugar, white vinegar, golden raisins, fresh ginger, turmeric, yellow mustard seeds

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/spiced-pear-relish (may not work)