Green Tomato Chutney

Makes 1 quart

Ingredients:

• 1-3/4 pounds firm green tomatoes, about 4 cups, coarsely chopped (or halved, if using pear or cherry tomatoes)
• 1 Granny Smith apple, cored, and cut into chunks (peeled or unpeeled)
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 cup dried cherries
• 3/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions:
Place all of the ingredients in a medium sized (about 4-quart) thick-bottomed pot. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 45 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Store in the refrigerator for up to two months.

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