Cherry-Ginger Compote

• 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

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

dried cherries, sugar, whitewine vinegar, celery, fresh ginger, apple juice, lemon juice, red pepper

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/cherry-ginger-compote-106674 (may not work)