Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons cranberry juice
  • 2 tablespoons red wine
  • 3 drops Tabasco sauce
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch chili powder
  • 1 pinch dried ancho chile powder
  • 1 pinch thyme
  • 1 cooking apple, peeled and minced
  • 1/4 cup minced red onion
  • 4 ounces fresh sorrel, minced or chopped (your preference)

Method

  • Combine the brown sugar, ginger, vinegars, cranberry juice, red wine, Tabasco, chili powder, ancho, salt, and thyme in a medium saucepan, and cook over low heat for five minutes until the sugar melts.
  • Add the apple, onion, and fresh sorrel and mix well.
  • Cover and cook for an additional five minutes.
  • Removed from heat and chill in refrigerator for at least 3 hours before serving.
  • This chutney can be stored in the refrigerator for 1-2 months.
  • Note: a clove of garlic would be tasty added to this, as well.