Cherry Sauce For Grilled Salmon

This sweet and savory cherry sauce also goes well with pork and poultry.

Recipe Ingredients:

3 cups pitted Northwest fresh sweet cherries
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Cooking Directions:

1. In large saucepan, combine all ingredients; bring to a boil over medium to high hear. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes or until mixture thickens, stirring frequently.
2. Serve over grilled salmon, or other grilled or roasted seafoods and meats.

Makes about 1 1/4 cups.

Recipe provided courtesy Washington State Fruit Commission.