Spicy Persimmon Chutney

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups cider vinegar
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 large Granny Smith apple – peeled, cored and chopped
• 1 cup golden raisins
• 0.75 cup white sugar
• 0.25 cup lemon juice
• 1 green chile pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander seed
• 0.125 teaspoon ground cloves
• 4 Fuyu persimmons, peeled and chopped

Steps

1. Combine cider vinegar, onion, apple, raisins, sugar, lemon juice, green chile, ginger, lemon zest, coriander, and cloves in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until mixture thickens, stirring frequently, about 25 minutes. Add persimmons and simmer until the persimmons are tender, about 5 to 10 minutes.
2. Remove from the heat and let cool completely. Cover and refrigerate.