Blueberry Plum Chutney

Shown with pan seared pork loin chops and cinnamon baked sweet potatoes and apples.

In a medium sized pot sauté

2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves minced garlic
1 medium sized red onion chopped

Add
1 large apple, peeled, cored and cut in chunks
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup brown sugar
¾ cup chopped dried plums
¾ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1 ½ tsp fresh grated ginger root
1 ½ cups apple juice
1 ½ tsp fresh ground black pepper
½ tsp salt
½ tsp crushed or ground anise seed

Simmer over low heat for about 30-45 minutes until almost all of the liquid has been boiled off and the mixture begins to resemble a thick jam. Great served with grilled meats.