Cranberry Relish

Makes about 4 1/2 cups • From the kitchen of Al & Burgundy

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups golden raisins
2 cups orange juice (some may come from fresh orange, after removing zest)
1 cup water
1/2 to 1 cup sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 cups (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional, but delicious)

Directions

1. In 3 quart saucepan combine raisins, orange juice, sugar and lemon juice.

2. Bring to boil over high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.

3. Pulverize cranberries and water in food chopper; add to pot along with orange peel.

4. Return to boil; simmer about 10 minutes until liquid barely covers solid ingredients.

5. Add walnuts. Cool. Store, refrigerated in covered container up to one month.