I love to make fresh cranberry relish every year. (Having the kind out of the can just isn't right in my book). I make a little fancier then usual sauce and it's always delicious.

Cranberry Relish with Blood Orange Juice and Dried Cherries
12 ounces fresh cranberries, rinsed
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
2/3 cup fresh blood orange juice or regular orange juice works fine
1/2 cup plus 2 TBS dried cherries
2 TBS Grand Marnier

1. In a heavy saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, water, and orange juice and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for about 10 minutes until the cranberries begin to pop.
2. Remove from the heat and stir in the dried cherries and Grand Marnier. Cool, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 1 week. Serve chilled.
Makes approx. 4 cups

Gina Plaitakis

New Jersey