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Delicious Cherry Recipes Snacks and Sauces
Cherry Salsa
1 1/3 cups frozen unsweetened tart cherries
1/4 cup coarsely chopped dried tart cherries 1/4 cup of finely chopped red onion 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or canned jalapeno peppers, or to taste 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoonful chopped fresh cilantro or 1/2 tablespoon diced cilantro 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Coarsely chop frozen tart cherries. Let cherries thaw and drain, reserving 1 tablespoon cherry juice. Once
cherries are thawed, combine drained cherries, dried cherries, onion, jalapenos, garlic, and cilantro in a medium saucepan; mix well. Combine reserved cherry juice and cornstarch in a small bowl; mix until smooth. Stir into cherry mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, over a medium high-heat until mixture is thickened. Let cool. Serve with tortilla chips and/or cooked chicken or pork. Makes 1 cup. Cherry Nut Spread
1 (8-ounce) package reduced fat cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons tart cherry juice concentrate 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 tablespoons chopped toasted pecans 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme (or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme) Toasted bread or assorted crackers
Combine cream cheese and tart cherry juice concentrate; mix until smooth. Stir in sugar, pecans and
thyme. Refrigerate, covered, 2 to 3 hours to allow flavors to blend. Use as a spread on toasted breads or as a dip for assorted crackers. Makes about 1 cup; 8 appetizer servings |
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