Apple, Honey, and Sage Relish

Ingredients:
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
4 apples cored, peeled (optional), and diced
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon dried sage, crumbled
1/8 teaspoon each freshly ground pepper, and sea salt, or to taste
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Directions:
In a large saucepan, heat the oil over moderately low heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for 7 minutes, or until golden. Add the apples, water, sage, salt, and pepper and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes, or until the apples are tender. Stir in the honey and lemon juice. Serve warm or cold as an accompaniment to poultry. Will keep, covered and refrigerated, for up to 2 weeks.

Makes about 3 cups