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24 fresh tomatillos, hulled and chopped (4 2/3 c),

or 4 18-oz cans tomatillos, drained and chopped

3 tart apples, peeled, cored and finely chopped (2 cups)

1/2 c sweet red pepper, chopped

1/2 c cidervinegar

5 fresh or canned jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped (1/4 to 1/3 c)

1/4 c snipped fresh cilantro

1/4 c sugar

Combine tomatillos, apples, sweet pepper, vinegar, jalapeno peppers,

1 ts salt in a

4 to 6-qt kettle. Bring to

boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes. Ladle into hot, sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Adjust

10 minutes. Makes

half-pints.