Fresh Cherry Chutney

Ingredients:
1 1/2 lb (3 cups) Fresh Cherries
1/2 small red onion
1/3 cup golden currants or any raisins (you could substitute dried cranberries)
1 clove garlic - minced for sauce
1 1/2 grated fresh ginger
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon grain mustard
2 tablespoons honey (or brown sugar)
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tablespoon olive oil for the sauce
* optional for a kick add 1 mined jalapeño or Habanero pepper

Directions:
1. In a medium pot, heat oil over medium low heat then add onions and garlic * peppers if desired. Cook until softened, but not browned (5 minutes). Add red wine vinegar and cook a few minutes more.
2. Add in cherries, currants, ginger, brown sugar, mustard and salt.
3. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked down and thickened.
4.Cool completely then pack in an airtight container and refrigerate.

Enjoy!