Saskatoon Berry Chutney (Saskatchewan)

Traditionally served with a meat dish such as deer, caribou or elk.

2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 cup onion, chopped
½ cup green bell pepper, chopped
2 tsp. garlic, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeds and stem removed, minced
2 tsp. fresh ginger, minced
1 tsp. turmeric
½ tsp. ground cinnamon
½ tsp. sea salt
¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
3 cups fresh Saskatoon berries (~ 2 pts), rinsed and drained
¼ cup + 1 Tbsp. brown sugar, packed
¼ cup balsamic or apple cider vinegar
¼ cup fresh mint, minced

In a heavy saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper, and cook, stirring, until soft, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic, pepper, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, salt and pepper flakes, and cook for 1 minute, stirring.

Add the berries, sugar, and vinegar and simmer over low heat until thickened and reduced, about 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the mint and cook 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature before serving.

Makes about 1½ cups.