This is the best ever use for your microwave! The sweet-sour flavor complements Daniel Boulud's Short Ribs.

Ingredients

　　2 cups dried cherries

　　1 1/4 cups sugar

　　3/4 cup white-wine vinegar

　　1/4 cup finely chopped celery

　　1/4 cup minced fresh ginger

　　6 tablespoons apple juice

　　3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

　　1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

　　Combine all the ingredients in a microwavable 2-quart casserole. Cook, uncovered, at full power for 6 minutes. (I used a 650-700 watt carousel microwave.) Stir, making sure the sugar has dissolved, then return to the microwave. Cook 8 minutes more at full power. Cool, cover tightly and refrigerate for up to 1 week. Serve as a condiment.

Nutrition Per Serving

　　67g carbohydrates

　　3g protein

　　1g fat

　　no cholesterol.

　　#### Nutritional analysis provided by New Wellness

　　Richmond

　　Va.