Cherry Honey Relish
Submitted by takarasun
Warm spiced cherry relish simmered with honey, raisins, cider vinegar, and crunchy pecans. The ultimate condiment for roast chicken, duck, or holiday ham.
YIELD
1 batchPREP
10 minCOOK
40 minREADY
1 hrsThis old-school cherry relish is the kind of side that quietly steals the show.
Pitted cherries simmer low with honey, brown sugar, raisins, and a splash of cider vinegar until the kitchen fills with the warm scent of cinnamon and cloves.
Chopped pecans go in for crunch, and a quick cornstarch slurry pulls everything into a glossy, spoonable consistency.
It’s a natural match for roast poultry or glazed ham, but don’t sleep on it spooned over a block of cream cheese with crackers.
Pro Tips
- Fresh or frozen pitted cherries both work; thaw frozen ones and use the juice too
- Stir constantly once the cornstarch goes in to avoid lumps
- This relish keeps well in the fridge for up to a week, and the flavor only deepens overnight
Ingredients
Directions
In a 2-quart saucepan, combine all the ingredients through the clove listing.
Cook slowly, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Stir in the pecans.
Combine the cornstarch and cold water, blending well, and gradually stir into the cherry mixture.
Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
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