Green Tomato Salsa

Ingredients

6 green tomatoes, peeled, cored, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 each Granny Smith apple, peeled cored, and coarsely chopped
1 onion, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons sugar
1 jalapeno, seeded, devein and minced
2 tablespoons ginger, grated
2 tablespoons lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

Place tomatoes in a large cast-iron skillet. Add apple, onion, sugar, jalapeno, ginger, lemon zest and salt and pepper. Cook over low heat until thickened into a heavy paste, about 35 to 45 minutes. Transfer to a glass or ceramic bowl. Set aside to cool. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Just before serving, toss in the minced cilantro and season to taste with additional salt and pepper.