Ingredients:
4 apples, cored, diced
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
2 lemons, zested and juiced
2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced
1 small leek, washed and thinly sliced
1 tbl. chopped fresh mint


Directions:
Combine apples, water, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice and jalapeños in a non-reactive mixing bowl. Marinate for 1 hour. Drain (reserving liquid). Set apple mixture aside. Simmer drained liquid in a small saucepan for 20 minutes over medium high heat, until reduced by half. Add the leek to the saucepan; simmer for 10 more minutes. Add apple mixture; simmer for 20 minutes or until syrup forms and apples are tender. Remove from heat; add chopped mint. Chill until ready to serve. Makes about 3-1/2 cups.