Ingredients
2 cups cider vinegar1 medium onion, finely chopped1/2 cup water1 tablespoon ground ginger1 tablespoon grated orange zest1-1/2 teaspoons salt2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes3 cups packed brown sugar2 medium ripe unpeeled pears, finely chopped2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries1 large tart unpeeled apple, finely chopped1/2 cup dried currants
Preparation
In a Dutch oven, combine the first nine ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
Stir in the brown sugar, pears, cranberries, apple and currants. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour or until fruit is tender and mixture has thickened.
Pour hot mixture into hot jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Adjust caps. Process for 15 minutes in a boiling-water bath.
