Turkey Burgers With Spiced Tomato Chutney

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Ingredients

• 1  pint  grape tomatoes, halved
• 2  tablespoons  cider vinegar
• 1  tablespoon  brown sugar
• pinch of allspice
• pinch of cinnamon
• kosher salt and black pepper
• vegetable oil for grill
• 1 1/4  pounds  ground turkey (dark meat or 93 percent lean or less)
• 3/4  cup  grated Gruyère or Swiss cheese (3 ounces)
• 2  cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/2  teaspoon  chili powder
• 4  squares of focaccia, split

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, combine the tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, allspice, cinnamon, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
2. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens, 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside. (The chutney can be served warm or at room temperature.)
3. Heat grill to medium-high; oil the grate. In a medium bowl, combine the turkey, Gruyère, and garlic. (Do not overwork the meat.)
4. Form the mixture into four ¾-inch-thick patties. Make a shallow well in the top of each (to prevent overplumping while cooking). Season with the chili powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
5. Grill the patties, turning once (do not press or flatten), until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 160° F, 6 to 8 minutes per side.
6. Serve the burgers on the focaccia, topped with the chutney.