Dried Cherry Relish Recipes

CRANBERRY AND DRIED-CHERRY RELISH

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine cranberries (no need to thaw if frozen), cherries, sugar, and water.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until most berries have burst and liquid is syrupy, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Cover, pressing plastic wrap directly on surface of relish; refrigerate.

DRIED CHERRY RELISH

Steps:

• Place the cherries in a saucepan with the water, bring to a boil, cover and remove from heat. Set aside for one hour.
• Drain the cherries, reserving the liquid. Chop them fine and mix them with the onion and red pepper.
• Mix the vinegar and sugar with the reserved soaking liquid. Mix with the cherries, onion and red pepper and season with black pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

DRIED CHERRY CRANBERRY RELISH

Steps:

• Bring all ingredients to a boil and then lower heat to medium low.
• Simmer about 25-40 minutes or until relish is thick and syrupy.
• Transfer to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap, pressing it down onto the surface of the relish.
• Refrigerate for up to two weeks.
• Bring to room temperature before serving.

CRANBERRY AND DRIED-CHERRY RELISH

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in large bowl. Place half of mixture in processor. Using on/off turns, process until coarsely chopped. Transfer to medium bowl. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Chill at least 1 day and up to 2 days, stirring occasionally.

DRIED CRANBERRY, CHERRY AND TOMATO RELISH

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the dried cranberries, cherries, tomatoes, cider and 3/4 cup water. Set aside for 30 minutes.
• Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and add the oil. Add the shallots and cook, stirring, until they are just tender, about 3 minutes. (Do not let them brown.) Add the dried-fruit-and-cider mixture, the apple, fresh cranberries and orange zest. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Serve warm or cold.

HONEY-ROASTED HAM OR TURKEY WITH DRIED CHERRY RELISH

Steps:

• Stir crème de cassis, 1/2 cup water and sugar in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to boil. Add dried cherries. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until cherries are plump, about 5 minutes. Mix in pecans and orange peel. Season relish lightly with salt. Transfer to bowl. Cool. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Place ham or turkey on platter. Place bowl with cherry relish alongside. Serve with dinner rolls, if desired.

CRANBERRY AND DRIED CHERRY RELISH

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in large bowl.
• Place half of mixture in processor.
• Using on/off turns, process until coarsely chopped.
• Transfer to medium bowl.
• Repeat with remaining ingredients.
• Chill at least 1 day and up to 2 days, stirring occasionally.
• Makes 2 cups.

CRANBERRY-CHERRY RELISH

Steps:

• In a large heavy saucepan combine all the ingredients and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Stir often to prevent sticking.
• When mixture is simmering, reduce heat to low. Cook mixture until fruit is tender and the relish has thickened, approximately 40-50 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let cool, serve.

CRANBERRY CHERRY RELISH

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the first nine ingredients. Cook over medium heat until berries pop, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Serve warm or chilled. Refrigerate leftovers.