apple chutney

~2 apples, 

3/4 onion, 

1 tbsp ginger root, chopped finely, 

1 lemon juice, 

2 tbsp maple syrup, 

1/4 cup cider vinegar,

 1/3 cup brown sugar, 

1/2 tbsp mustard, 

1/2 tsp pepper flakes, 

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 cup raisins

Directions

1. Dice apple and onion to ~1cm square/cubes
2. Combine the apples, onion, ginger, orange juice, vinegar, brown sugar, mustard seeds, pepper flakes and salt and in a pot or pan. 
3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to simmer and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for 50 minutes to 1 hour
4. Add ~1/8-1/4 cup more water and 20-30 minutes if the pan runs dry and the chutney hasn't caramelized to a deep brown yet
5. Once a dark caramel color has been reached, take off the heat and add the raisins.

adapted from here, with some modifications (reaching caramelization and using larger chunks I feel improves the flavor and texture substantially)