Cherry-Honey Relish

Adapted from a Southern Living recipe submitted by Ellie Wells of Lakeland, FL -- Serve with roast pork, turkey, chicken, or ham. Adjust brown sugar to taste if cherries are very tart, or not in syrup, or if purchased amount is over 16 ounces!!!

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 12 1/4 cup

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) can  pitted sour cherries in syrup (undrained)
• 3⁄4-1  cup pecans (coarsely chopped)
• 1  dash salt
• 1⁄2 cup raisins
• 1⁄2 cup honey
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 cup brown sugar (firmly packed)
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1  tablespoon cornstarch
• 1  tablespoon water

Directions

1. Bring first 8 ingredients to a boil over medium heat. Reduce to a simmer, stirring occasionally ~ simmer for about 10 minutes.
2. Combine cornstarch and water, stirring until smooth.
3. Add cornstarch mixture to cherry mixture, bring all ingredients back up to a boil for about 1-2 minutes.
4. Cool ~ store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Serve with roast pork, turkey, chicken, or ham.