Honey-Roasted Ham or Turkey with Dried Cherry Relish

• 1/2 cup creme de cassis (black currant-flavored liqueur) or cherry-flavored brandy
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 cups dried tart cherries or dried Bing cherries or 1 cup of each (about 10 ounces total)
• 3/4 cup pecans, toasted, chopped (about 3 ounces)
• 2 tablespoons grated orange peel
• 1 6- to 8-pound spiral-cut honey-roasted ham or one 12- to 14-pound honey-roasted turkey
• Small dinner rolls (optional)

1. Stir creme de cassis, 1/2 cup water and sugar in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
2. Bring to boil.
3. Add dried cherries.
4. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until cherries are plump, about 5 minutes.
5. Mix in pecans and orange peel.
6. Season relish lightly with salt.
7. Transfer to bowl.
8. Cool.
9. (Can be made 1 week ahead.
10. Cover and refrigerate.)
11. Place ham or turkey on platter.
12. Place bowl with cherry relish alongside.
13. Serve with dinner rolls, if desired.

creme de cassis, water, sugar, cherries, pecans, honey, dinner rolls

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/honey-roasted-ham-or-turkey-with-dried-cherry-relish-5774 (may not work)