Spicy Cherry and Apple Chutney

I slightly tweaked this recipe, the original of which was found on the Oregon Fruit Products Co's website www.oregonfruit.com.

• Ready In: 33 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 1 cup

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can dark sweet cherries, drained
• 1  large tart apple, pared, cored, diced
• 3⁄4 cup vinegar
• 3⁄4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon red chile, crushed (optional)

Directions

1. In a heavy medium-size saucepan, combine all ingredients & bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat & simmer 20 to 30 minutes until thickened.
3. Serve hot or cold with any type of meat. Rrefrigerate any leftovers.