CHERRY RELISH FOR TURKEY
Makes about 1-1/2 cups; enough for 6 to 8 servings with a main course.
• 1/2 cup dried tart cherries • 1/2 cup cherry preserves • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar • 1/2 cup chopped red onion • 1/4 chopped yellow bell pepper • 1/4 chopped green bell pepper • 1 tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
Combine dried cherries, preserves and vinegar in a small microwave-safe bowl; mix well.
Microwave on High (100% power) 1 to 1-1/2 minutes, or until hot.
Let stand 5 minutes.
Stir in red onion, yellow and green bell pepper and thyme; mix well.
Refrigerate, covered, 3 to 4 hours or overnight.
Serve as a sauce with roast turkey or chicken. This relish is also good with grilled hamburgers.
Recipe courtesy of the Cherry Marketing Institute - www.cherrymkt.org/
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