1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups water
4 cups fresh OR frozen cranberries (1 lb)
1 (14 1/2 oz) can pitted dark cherries, drained

in a lg saucepan, cook sugar & water over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. add cranberries & cherries. bring to a boil. cook, uncovered, until cranberries begin to pop, about 6 minutes. reduce heat; cook 20 minutes longer or until thickened. pour into a serving dish. cover & chill for at least 2 hours.

makes 3 1/2 cups