Cherry Juice Relish for Turkey

This tangy combo is great with roasted 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
• 1/2 tablespoon cherry juice
• 1tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)

Combine dried cherries, preserves, cherry juice and vinegar in a small microwave-safe 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.