Tex-Mex Cranberry Salsa

Tex-Mex Cranberry Salsa

Makes about 21/2 cups. Recipe is from Ocean Spray.

1 cup water

1 cup sugar

1 (12-oz.) pkg. fresh or frozen cranberries

2 tbls. chopped canned jalapeño peppers

1/4 cup fresh cilantro

1/4 tsp. ground cumin

1 green onion, white and green parts, sliced

1 teaspoon lime juice

1. Combine the water and sugar in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Add cranberries; return to a boil. Gently boil cranberries for 10 minutes without stirring. Pour into a medium glass mixing bowl, and gently stir in remaining ingredients.

2. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the salsa. Cool at room temperature and refrigerate. Best if served at room temperature.