1 cup sugar

3/4 cup water

1/2 dried tart cherries

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

2 Tbsp. crystallized ginger, chopped

Pinch of salt

1 bag fresh cranberries (12-oz.)

Boil sugar, water, cherries, lime juice and ginger in a saucepan over medium high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.

Add cranberries and simmer until berries burst and sauce thickens, about 8 minutes.  chill at least 2 hours before serving.

Makes 2 1/2 cups