5 large, ripe peaches, peeled, pitted and chopped
1/2 cup chopped pitted dates
2 tbs minced onion
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar OR a natural sweetener
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tbs fresh lemon juice
1 tsp peeled and grated fresh ginger
1/2 tsp salt
14 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

place all the ingredients in a 3 1/2 qt slow cooker. cover and cook on LOW for 2-3 hours.

remove the lid and let cool completely before storing in the refrigerator in tightly covered containers, where it will keep for 2-3 weeks.

makes about 3 1/2 cups