Apple Blueberry Relish

appleblueberryrelish ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped (60 mL)
1 Granny smith apple, peeled, cored, diced ¼” thick
2 Tbsp. brown sugar (30 mL)
1 (3") stick cinnamon, grated
pinch ground allspice
1 Tbsp. apple butter (15 mL )
½ lemon peel, freshly grated
1 Tbsp. lemon juice, freshly squeezed (15 mL)
pinch sea salt
¼ cup apple cider vinegar (60 mL)
2 Tbsp. Calvados (apple brandy) (30 mL)
½ cup blueberries (500 mL)
2 tsp. Dijon mustard (10 mL)
1 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped (15 mL)

Add butter to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onions for 2-3 minutes. Add apples, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, allspice, apple butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, freshly squeezed and pinch of sea salt.

Reduce and simmer, uncovered for 4 minutes. Add blueberries and simmer 2-3 minutes more. Add calvados and cider vinegar.

Simmer until all liquid has become syrupy, about 5-10 minutes (If the berries were frozen when added, it might take a few minutes more).

Stir in Dijon and parsley.

Cool and serve.