Apple Relish

Ingredients

• 2 lbs tart apples, peeled, cored and sliced
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 3 1/2 ounces gound almonds
• 1 1/2 cups raisins
• 4 teaspoons mustard seeds
• 2 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon table salt

Directions

1. 1

   Combine first 4 ingredients in large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook uncivered, until apples are soft.

2. 2

   Add almonds, raisins, mustard seed and cayenne. Stir. Cook uncovered, stirring often, until consistency of jam.

3. 3

   In another saucepan, combine second amount of sugar, vinegar and salt. Stir. Boil uncovered, over medium heat until it is reduced in quantity and thickens a bit.

4. 4

   Stir often while thickening.

5. 5

   Watch closely so it doesn't brown. Add to apples. Stir well.

6. 6

   Pour into hot sterilizes pint jars to within 1/2 inch of top. Place sterilized metal lids on jars and screw metal bands on securely. For added assurance against spoilage, you may choose to process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.