Ingredients

  • 2 medium red onions, peeled and cut into thin wedges
  • 1 small red pepper, seeded and diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 red apple, diced
  • 1/2 cup dark raisins
  • 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. mustard seed
  • 1 tsp. allspice
  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp. fresh cracked black pepper
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 large garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh ginger, chopped
  • 1 cup red wine vinegar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups red currants, stripped from stalks

Method

  • 1.) Place olive oil in saute pan along with onions and red pepper. Saute over high heat until slightly charred and soft. Around 5-8 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • 2.) In a sauce pan, put in the apple, raisins, sugar, vinegar, garlic, ginger and all the spices. Bring to a boil and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Then add the onion and red pepper and return to a boil and simmer for another 5 minutes till it thickens some.
  • 3.) Add red currents and let simmer for another 5 minutes until the currents pop, but haven't lost their shape. The liquid should be syrupy.
  • 4. Remove from heat and let cool for a bit before placing in container. Will keep in the refrigerator for approx. 3 weeks.