Pumpkin chutney

Ingredients:

• 500 gr. pumpkin pulp, preferably sweet pumpkins
• 2 tbsp. l. olive oil
• 1/2 large onion, preferably Walla Walla, Maui, or other sweet onion
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 3 tbsp. vinegar 5%
• 3 large slices of fresh ginger
• A large pinch of cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup apricot jam
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/4 tsp ground allspice
• Juice of one lemon
• 1 red chili pepper, any variety of your choice, cook whole and discard after cooking
• Brie cheese

Preparation:

1. Place all ingredients in a saucepan and simmer gently over low heat until thickened. This will take 1 to 2 hours, but it's worth it for the pumpkin chutney with brie.
   
   
   The consistency of pumpkin chutney may vary depending on the pumpkin variety you choose. Some pumpkins are drier than others, so add 1/2 cup of apple juice. The key is slow cooking and patience. Enjoy pumpkin chutney with cheese, crackers, toast, or beef!