Golden Pineapple Chutney

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 small red onion, diced
• 1 medium mango, diced
• 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
• 1 granny smith apple, peeled, cored and diced
• 1 firm pear, peeled and diced
• 1 small papaya, diced
• 1 tablespoon allspice (can use a bit less)
• 1/4 cup fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon caribbean hot sauce (can use more to taste, I used Lousianna hot sauce)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• black pepper
• 3 tablespoons allspice berries
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar (or use white wine vinegar)

Directions

1. 1

   In a large bowl combine all ingredients except the allspice berries and vinegar (allow to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes).

2. 2

   Meanwhile toast the berries in a small saucepan until they just begin to smoke.

3. 3

   Add in the vinegar; bring to a simmer; reduce to about 1/4 cup.

4. 4

   Strain and discard the berries.

5. 5

   Combine the reduced vinegar with the fruit mixture in a large heavy saucepan; simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly for about 20-30 minutes, until the liquid is almost syrupy.

6. 6

   Refrigerate until cold.