Sweet-n-Hot Apple Chutney

Want to give your traditional ham buffet a bit of a kick? Try serving this chutney.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 cups rice wine vinegar
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 poblano chile, seeded and diced*
2 jalapeño chiles, seeded and diced*
2 tablespoons minced red onion
3 green apples, peeled, cored and diced
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Cooking Directions:

1. In large saucepan bring vinegar to a boil, stir in brown sugar to dissolve. Add all other ingredients except apples and lemon juice; boil 8 minutes.
2. Add apples and simmer until apples are tender but retain their shape. Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice. Cool at room temperature. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve at room temperature.

Makes about 2 cups.

*When handling hot peppers, wear rubber gloves to protect the skin.

Recipe provided courtesy of Pork, Be Inspired®.