Ingredients

• 3 cups fresh or frozen pitted tart cherries, thawed
• 1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
• 1 small green pepper, chopped
• 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
• 1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

Directions

• In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 45-50 minutes or until vegetables are tender and mixture achieves desired thickness, stirring occasionally.
• Serve warm or chilled. Water bath.