Ingredients

3 1/2 cups cranberries (one 12-ounce bag) 

3/4 cup dried cherries 

1/2 cup finely chopped shallots 

2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 

Zest and juice of one orange (about 1/2 cup) 

2 teaspoons grated ginger, peeled 

3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar 

Preparation

Combine cranberries, cherries, shallots, vinegar, orange zest and juice, ginger, and brown sugar in a medium saucepan, and cook over medium heat until cranberries pop. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, until cranberries release their juices, about 15 minutes. If the cranberry sauce becomes too thick, add water until the desired consistency is reached. Transfer to a bowl to cool.