This recipe makes a slightly tart fruit butter that is a wonderful complement to toast, pancakes or muffins. If you want a sweeter butter, replace the cranberries with golden raisins.

Ingredients

1 C (152 g) dried cherries
1 C (152 g) dried cranberries
½ C (96 g) sugar
¾ C (177 ml) water
1 Tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
½ C (118 ml) orange juice

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes. Transfer to a food processor; blend until mostly smooth (mixture will be thick). Cool to room temperature, place in an airtight container and refrigerate; lasts up to 10 days.

Prep time: 5 minutes.
Cook time: 15 minutes.
Makes 12 servings.