Marie Recommends Homemade Sweet and Savory Cranberry Relish

Homemade Sweet and Savory Cranberry Relish

1 cup dried cranberries
3/4 c. dried cherries
1/2 c. sun or oven dried tomatoes, diced
3/4 c grape juice
1 tbspn. vegetable oil
3 shallots, chopped
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, seeded cored and cut into 1/4 inch dice
1/2 cup fresh, halved cranberries
2 teaspoons orange zest
1/4 tspn. kosher salt.

1. Combine dried fruit, tomatoes, juice and 3/4 c water. Set aside for at least 30 minutes.

2. Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and add the oil. Add the shallots and cook, stirring, until tender, about 3 minutes. (Do not let them brown.) Add the dried fruit mixture, the apple, fresh cranberries and zest. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the relish reaches the desired consistency. (10 mins to 2 hours depending on heat. The slower you go, the less you'll have to stir to prevent browning.)