Cherry-Lemon Relish

By á-1424

Ingredients

• 2 lemons
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 1 1/2 lbs. frozen cherries, thawed
• Salt
• 1-2 tsp. fresh lemon juice

Preparation

Step 1

1. Using a vegetable peeler or paring knife, gently peel both lemons, making sure not to include any of the white pithy parts with the outermost layer of the lemon. Chop peels and set aside.

2. In a small pot add water, sugar and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil. Add chopped lemon peels and simmer until peels are tender and slightly translucent, about 6-8 minutes. Strain peels, discard cinnamon stick and reserve the liquid in a measuring cup.

3. In a food processor add cherries, lemon peels and a tiny pinch of salt. Pulse while slowly adding about 1/4 - 1/2 cup reserved liquid until mixture is the consistency of cranberry sauce or relish. Taste and add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to balance the sweetness. Refrigerate and serve chilled.