1 1/2 lb. cooking apples (You can also use combinations of peaches & pears)
1 med. clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp. chopped ginger root
1/2 c. orange juice
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. salt
1 c. honey (more to taste)
1 c. cider vinegar
Cayenne to taste

Coarsely chop the apples (you needn't peel them). Combine everything in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Cool before storing in a jar. Makes about 1 quart. Sweetness, non-sweetness or relative spiciness according to taste. Preparation time should include an hour to simmer and several hours (or even days) to ripen.