Lemon Chutney

8 lemons
2 Tablespoons salt
1 red onion, chopped
4 large cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup cider vinegar
1 Tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
A 1-pound box of brown sugar

Remove the zest from the lemons. Cut away the white pith and discard. Finely chop the lemon zest and pulp. Mix lemon with salt. Let mixture stand overnight in a 2-quart stainless steel saucepan. Next day, add remaining ingredients. Cook mixture gently, stirring, until thickened, 45 minutes to an hour. Pour into clean pint jars and refrigerate. Let rest about a month before serving. Makes 2 pints.

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