Spicy Cranberry Chutney

In honor of Thanksgiving, I'm posting a favorite side/condiment--Spicy Cranberry Chutney. Be advised, the ginger does intensify, so you may want to decrease the ginger if you aren't totally crazy for it like me!

Spicy Cranberry Chutney

1/4 cup dried apricots, finely chopped
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup water
3 cups fresh cranberries
1 Granny Smith apple - peeled, cored and chopped
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped crystallized ginger
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1. In a saucepan, combine apricots, brown sugar, raisins and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and stir while simmering for 5 minutes. Stir in cranberries, apple and lemon zest; simmer for 10 minutes more.
2. Stir lemon juice, ginger and pepper flakes into the mixture before removing from heat.
3. Serve chilled or at room temperature.