Green Tomato Relish
· 1 pound - green tomatoes -cored and chopped · 1/2 pound - white or yellow onions, chopped · 1/2 pound - sweet red peppers, cored and chopped · 1/4 pound tart cooking apples, such as Granny Smith, cored and chopped · 3 garlic cloves - finely chopped	· 1/2cup 5% acidic organic raw apple cider vinegar (or less, see note below)* · 1 teaspoons kosher or sea salt (or more to taste) · 2 jalapeno peppers - cored, seeded if desired, and finely chopped · 2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro · 1 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
1. Combine the tomatoes, onions, peppers, apples, garlic, vinegar, and salt in a large, non reactive pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about an hour. 2. Stir in the jalapenos, cilantro, and cumin and simmer for 5 more minutes. If you desire a finer texture, carefully purée the mixture using a stick immersion blender or in a traditional counter top blender, until still somewhat chunky. Don't over mix; you don't want it smooth.