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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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