Spiced Pumpkin Chutney

Ingredients

• 1 2 1/2-pound pumpkin
• peeled and seeded
• 2 medium onions
• finely chopped
• 2 small red chili peppers
• seeded and finely chopped
• 2 cups light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 2 teaspoons ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
• 2 1/2 cups white wine vinegar

Instructions

1. Dice pumpkin.
2. Place in wide saucepan with remaining ingredients.
3. Mix well.
4. Place pan over medium-high heat, bring to boil, then reduce to medium-low.
5. Simmer uncovered until pumpkin is very tender and liquid has thickened, 45 minutes to an hour.
6. (If chutney thickens but pumpkin is not soft, partially cover, cook as needed.)
7. While chutney cooks, sterilize two one-pint canning jars and their lids in boiling water for several minutes.
8. When chutney is ready, spoon it into jars, cover with lids and allow to cool.
9. Can be stored unopened at room temperature for up to three months.