Cranberry Sauce With Dried Cherries - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups cranberries (one bag)
3/4 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup shallot, finely chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons orange zest, grated
2 teaspoons gingerroot, peeled and grated
3/4 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat intil cranberries pop. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, until cranberries release their juices, about 15 minutes. If the cranbgerry sauce becomes too thick, add water until the desired consistency is reached.
Transfer to a bowl to cool.