A delightful fruit concoction of apple, peach and apricots.

Sev, Aroo, Aur Kubani Ki Chutney

4 to 5 tart green apples, peeled and chopped

3/4 cup dried peaches, quartered

3/4 cup dried apricots

1/2 cup golden raisins

2 (1-inch) cubes fresh ginger, peeled & minced

6 cloves garlic, mashed to a pulp

1 3/4 cups white wine vinegar

2 1/3 cups sugar

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

1. Combine all ingredients in a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil. Turn heat to medium-low and cook for about 30 minutes or until you have a thick, jam- like consistency. Stir frequently and turn the heat down slightly as the chutney thickens as it could stick to the bottom of the pan and scorch.
2. Let the chutney cool at room temperature. It will thicken more as it cools. Pour into a clean jar and cover with a nonmetallic lid. Store in refrigerator.

Makes about 6 cups.