Cherry Relish for Turkey

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 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried
thyme)

Combine dried cherries, preserves and vinegar in a small microwavesafe
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.

Makes about 1-1/2 cups; enough for 6 to 8 servings
Source: Cherry Marketing Institute