Ingredients

　　4 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and chopped

　　2 cups minced onion

　　1 1/2 cups cider vinegar

　　1 1/2 cups firmly packed dark brown sugar

　　1 cup golden raisins

　　1/4 cup minced peeled fresh gingerroot

　　1 red bell pepper, minced

　　3/4 teaspoon dry mustard

　　3/4 teaspoon salt

　　1/2 teaspoons dried hot red pepper flakes

　　In a large saucepan combine the apples, the onion, the vinegar, the brown sugar, the raisins, the gingerroot, the bell pepper, the mustard, the salt, and the red pepper flakes, bring the mixture to a boil, stirring, and cook it over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, for 40 minutes, or until it is thickened. Spoon the chutney into glass jars with tight-fitting lids. The chutney keeps, covered and chilled, for 2 weeks.