Cranberry and Jalapeno Relish with Crackers and Aged Cheddar

1 package fresh cranberries
1 cup sugar
Zest of one orange
¼ cup pickled jalapeno, chopped fine
1/3 cup orange juice
Aged cheddar (e.g., aged 7 years)
Cracker of choice (right now I’m liking Trader Joe’s brioche crackers)
 
Add sugar, orange zest, orange juice and pickled jalapenos into a saucepan. Heat on medium and cook for about two minutes, until sugar is dissolved. Add cranberries. Cook for about 10 minutes or until cranberries stop popping. Take off heat and let cool.
 
Assembly: cracker, small slice of cheese, top with relish. Delish!