Ingredients

• 1/2 Cup cherry preserves
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/2 Cup chopped red onion
• 1/2 chopped yellow bell pepper
• 1/4 chopped jalapeno pepper, or to taste
• 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon lime or lemon juice
• 1/2 Cup dried tart cherries

Directions (makes 1 1/2 cups)

Combine dried tart cherries, cherry preserves and vinegar in a small microwavable bowl; mix well. Microwave on High 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, or until hot. Let stand 5 minutes.

Stir in red onion, bell pepper, jalapeno peppers, cilantro and lime juice. Refrigerate, covered, 3-4 hours or overnight. Serve with grilled swordfish or tuna. It is also excellent as a topping for hamburgers.

Cherries Tip

Add 1 cup of dried cherries to traditional cherry pie - it increases the cherry flavor. Also try adding 1/2 cup dried tart cherries to your favorite apple or peach pie recipe. The cherries compliment the other fruit in the pie while adding flavor and color.