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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/