Thanksgiving idea: Try savory apple relish instead of cranberry sauce

This recipe was adapted from the bacon salsa recipe at USApple.org

Savory apple relish

(6 servings) 

2 cups chopped apples, skin on

1 cup diced red and yellow bell peppers

1/3 cup diced red onion

1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded, finely diced (about 2 teaspoons)

1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest

¼ cup apple cider vinegar

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper

 4 strips crisply cooked bacon

Combine all ingredients except bacon in a large bowl. Keep the bacon crisp by adding it to individual portions just before serving.