Apple Ginger Chutney

INGREDIENTS:1 lb. granulated sugar
1 ¾ cup cider vinegar
9 ¾ oz. fresh celery, ¼ inch dice
4 oz. dried apricots, ¼ inch dice
¼ cup + ¼ tsp. fresh ginger root, peeled, minced
1 cup apple juice
2 Tbsps. + 1 ¼ tsp. lemon juice
½ tsp. crushed red pepper
1 lb. 3 oz. baking apples, peeled, ½ inch piecesDIRECTIONS:1. Combine all ingredients except apples. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15-20 minutes. Add apples, simmer 15-20 minutes more or until most of the liquid is evaporated and sauce coats the back of a spoon. Cool. Keep chilled for service.SERVINGS:25 servingsFrom:Lori Ondecko, Production Manager, and Guy Humeniuk, Director Dining Services, CSU