Vidalia Onion-Cranberry Relish

Ingredients

• 1 large vidalia onion or other mild sweet onion, cut into thin wedges
• 1 tablespoon margarine or butter
• 1/4 cup craisins or raisins (I use "Craisins" to stay with the theme)
• 1/4 cup dry red wine
• 1 dash salt
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 4 inches cinnamon sticks

• 1 (12 ounce) package cranberries (3 cups)
• 1 cup water

Directions

1. 1

   In a medium skillet cook onion in margarine or butter for 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add raisins, wine, and salt. Cook and stir 1 minute more.

2. 2

   Remove from heat and set aside.

3. 3

   In a medium saucepan combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and 1 cup water; heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Add 2 cups of the cranberries and cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add remaining cranberries; cook 3 to 5 minutes more or until berries pop, stirring occasionally. Remove cinnamon sticks. Stir in onion mixture. Transfer to a medium bowl.

5. 5

   Cover and chill at least 2 hours or up to 3 days.