Cherry-Lemon Relish

By jodieg

Ingredients

• zest of 2 lemons (in wide strips)
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 1/2 pounds frozen cherries (thawed and drained)
• a pinch of salt
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the sugar syrup
• 1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice.

Preparation

Step 1

Combine the zest lemons, water, sugar and cinnamon stick in a pot over medium heat
Bring to a simmer and cook until the zest is slightly translucent, 6 to 8 minutes
Strain
Reserve the lemon zest and syrup and discard the cinnamon stick
Put the lemon zest in a food processor; add 1 1/2 pounds frozen cherries (thawed and drained) and a pinch of salt
Pulse, adding 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the sugar syrup to loosen
Add 1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice