Active Time

　　30 min

　　Total Time

　　45 min

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

　　

For relish

3/4 cup cider vinegar

　　1/4 cup sugar

　　2/3 cup water

　　2 orange or red bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

　　1/3 cup golden raisins

　　1 Golden Delicious apple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

　　1 teaspoon mustard seeds

　　1/8 teaspoon cayenne

　　1/2 teaspoon salt

　　

For patties

1 slice firm white sandwich bread, torn into pieces

　　1 scallion, coarsely chopped

　　1 garlic clove

　　1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint

　　1 1/4 lb ground lamb

　　1 large egg, lightly beaten

　　1/4 lb feta, crumbled (3/4 cup)

　　3/4 teaspoon salt

　　1/4 teaspoon black pepper

　　

Make relish:

Step 1

Bring vinegar and sugar to a boil in a 2-quart nonreactive heavy saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then boil, uncovered, 1 minute. Add remaining relish ingredients and simmer briskly, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until peppers and apple are tender, about 25 minutes.

　　

Make patties while relish is simmering:

Step 2

Preheat broiler.

　　

Step 3

Pulse bread, scallion, garlic, and mint in a food processor until finely chopped and add to lamb in a bowl along with egg, feta, salt, and pepper. Blend with your hands until just combined (do not overwork mixture, or patties will be tough). Form into 4 1/2-inch patties (about 1/2 inch thick).

　　

Step 4

Broil patties on oiled rack of a broiler pan 5 inches from heat until browned but still slightly pink in center, about 4 minutes on each side. Serve patties with relish.

　　Cooks'note:

　　•Relish keeps, covered and chilled, 3 days. Reheat or serve at room temperature.