Recipes: Sweet on Apples

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october 2000

Sweet on Apples

Remember this savory relish when it's time to served roasted turkey or chicken. We also love it with grilled pork chops or roasted pork tenderloin. The sweetness of the apple complements the piquancy of the fresh ginger and chile pepper.

Spicy Apple Relish

(makes 4 cups, 16 servings)

	butter-flavored cooking spray
1	cup (160 g) chopped red onion
3	large cloves garlic, minced
1	tablespoon (30 ml) finely minced fresh ginger
1	large Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and diced
1	jalapeño chile pepper, seeded and minced
2	ribs celery, finely minced
	grated zest and juice of 1 small navel orange
	grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
2	tablespoons (30 ml) red wine vinegar
1	tablespoon (30 ml) honey
	kosher salt to taste (optional)
	freshly ground pepper to taste

Lightly coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until onion is limp, about 5 minutes.
In a bowl, combine apple, chile pepper, celery, the orange and lemon zest and juice, vinegar, and honey. Stir in onion mixture and allow the mixture to sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to blend. Season to taste with salt (if using) and pepper. May be made up to 2 days in advance and refrigerated. Serve at room temperature.

Per 1/4-cup serving:	19 calories (0% calories from fat), 0 protein, 0 total fat (0 saturated fat), 5 g carbohydrates, 1 g dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 5 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges:	FREE

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