Type of dish: Condiment

1 1/2 lbs cooking apples (you can also use combinations of apples, peaches and pears)
1 medium clove garlic, minced
1 Tablespoon chopped ginger root
1/2 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup honey (more to taste)
1 cup cider vinegar
cayenne, to taste

Coarsely chop the fruit. (You need not peel them.) Combine everying in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally for 45 minutes to an hour. Cool before storing in a jar. Makes roughly one quart.

*You can use chutney in chicken salad, replacing half of the mayonnaise with chutney. You can also use it as a sandwich spread, or serve it with a hard, sharp cheese for a delicious hors d’oeuvre.

Recipe courtesy of Gazy Brothers Farm