Cranberry Pear Chutney

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Difficulty: easy Prep Time: Five Minutes Total Time: 30 Minutes or Less

2 cups water
1 cup raisins
2 cups sugar
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 cup orange juice
2 tbsp grated orange zest
2 tbsp slivered fresh ginger
6 cups cranberries
2 pears, peeled, cored and chopped
1 cup toasted slivered almonds

Boil water and add raisins. Remove from heat and let stand 20 minutes. Drain, reserving ½ cup liquid. Add sugar and vinegar to raisin water. Heat in saucepan until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and boil, without stirring, until syrup turns golden brown (about 15 minutes). Add orange juice, zest, ginger and cranberries and cook about 10 minutes. Stir in raisins, pears and almonds. Pour into sterilized jars and keep refrigerated. Makes about 6 cups.