Prepare all ingredients: peel, core, and dice apples. Chop lemons, remove seeds (do not peel). Peel and chop onions. Peel and roughly chop garlic (do not mince). Peel and finely chop ginger root.

Bring cider vinegar to a boil over low heat in a large saucepan.

Add the diced apples and cook until the mix returns to a simmer.

Add remaining ingredients (brown sugar, minced lemons, minced onions, minced garlic, chopped ginger, raisins, cayenne pepper) and cook gently for 20 minutes, stirring often.

Spoon the chutney into sterilized glass jars.

Seal tightly.

Let cool completely.

Store in the refrigerator.