Apple Chutney from the Duck Soup Inn

• granny smith apples, peeled and chopped (about 4 medium)↗3 cups
• onion, chopped↗1 cup
• brown sugar, firmly packed↗1 cup
• water↗1 cup
• cider vinegar↗3⁄4 cup
• red pepper, chopped↗1⁄2 cup
• dried currant↗1⁄2 cup
• fresh gingerroot, chopped1 tablespoon
• garlic, chopped↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• dry crushed red pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• ground nutmeg↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• ground allspice1⁄4 teaspoon
• clove↗1 pinch

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine all ingredients in heavy large saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and simmer until liquid is slightly syrupy, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour.

2. 2

   Season chutney to taste with salt and pepper. Cool to room temperature.

3. 3

   Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.