Apple Chutney

4 tablespoons butter
2 cups chopped tart apple
3 tablespoons light
brown sugar
2 tablespoons golden raisins
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
1/4 cup pecan pieces
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/3 cup apple cider or juice

Heat butter in a medium saucepan; add apple, brown sugar, raisins, cranberries, pecans, spices, and juices. Cook over medium heat until apple is tender, dried fruits are softened, and cider has boiled away. If necessary, add a little more apple
cider to keep the mixture from scorching. Serve warm or chilled with ham or pork. Makes about 2 cups.

Sangria Tea

3 cups boiling water
5 tea bags regular or decaffeinated
1/3 cup sugar
2 cups chilled grape juice
1 orange, sliced
1 lemon, sliced
1 lime, sliced
4-5 large strawberries, sliced (optional)
chilled club soda
ice

Boil water and steep tea bags for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags, stir in sugar and cool.

In large pitcher, combine the brewed tea with remaining ingredients except for the club soda. Chill for 2 hours.

Just before serving, pour into punch bowl or a clear glass pitcher, add ice and a splash of club soda.

Garnish with slices of fruit.