Spiced Pear Relish - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 ounce unsalted butter
2 large ripe eating pears
1 eating apple (a variety that will hold its shape when cooked, such as Golden Delicious)
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup cider
1 tablespoon sugar
3 sprigs lemon thyme

Preparation

Cut the apple and pears into small chunks. Melt butter in a small pan and add the fruit to it. Cook over a gentle heat for 2-3 minutes until fruit begins to soften.
Add remaining ingredients and continue to cook, stirring constantly, for another 10 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper.
Spoon a dollop hot over Cauliflower or Brocolli soups or allow to cool and search with cold pork or chicken.