Cranberry Sauce with Cassis and Dried Cherries

Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add shallots; sauté for 4 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Increase heat to medium-high. Add cherries, crème de cassis, sugar, and cranberries; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 8 minutes or until cranberries begin to pop, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in rind. Cool to room temperature.