Dried Cherry Relish for Turkey

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dried tart cherries
• 1/2 cup cherry preserves
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh thyme OR half the amount of dried thyme

Directions

1. Combine dried cherries, preserves and vinegar in a small microwave-safe bowl; mix well.
2. Microwave on High (100% power) 1 to 1-1/2 minutes, or until hot.
3. Let stand 5 minutes.
4. Stir in red onion, yellow and green bell pepper and thyme; mix well.
5. Refrigerate, covered, 3 to 4 hours or overnight.
6. Serve as a sauce with roast Turkey or Chicken.
7. This relish is also good with grilled hamburgers.