Cherry BBQ sauce

Enjoy this tasty and healthy sauce at your next barbecue!

INGREDIENTS 
2 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted 2 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 tsp minced garlic
2 tsp freshly grated ginger
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 1⁄2 cups pear or apple juice
1⁄2 tsp sea salt
1 pinch red chili flakes

​INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan, add the onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and stir for one minute.
2. Add the tomato paste, vinegar, juice, salt, and cherries. Stir until everything is incorporated. Cook uncovered over medium high heat until boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until cherries are soft and mixture is slightly reduced.
3. Let the sauce cool for about 10 minutes before putting it in a food processor or high-speed blender. Blend until smooth.

Cool to room temperature and store in the refrigerator up to 2-3 weeks.