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Norfolk County Ontario’s Garden
Norfolk County Tourism

Ingredients

      2 tablespoons vegetable oil
      1 cup chopped onion
      1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
      2 teaspoons minced garlic
      1 jalapeno pepper, seeds and stem removed, minced
      2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
      1 teaspoon turmeric
      1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
      1/2 teaspoon salt
      1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
      3 cups fresh Saskatoon berries (about 2 pints), rinsed and drained
      1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
      1/4 cup balsamic or apple cider vinegar
      1/4 cup minced fresh mint

Methods/ Steps

      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.