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Orange Cranberry Sauce

Orange Cranberry Sauce

Orange Cranberry Sauce

 

One of my favorite food items around the holidays is the Cranberry Sauce. It’s great to get a side of it on my giant plate I get during Thanksgiving or Christmas Dinner. But its the best later that night for a midnight snack on a roll with a slice of turkey. I always have to make extra to have around for a few days just for this purpose. The twist I add to it with the cinnamon and orange zest just gives it a little more interesting flare.

 

what you need

cranberries
granulated sugar
ground cinnamon
ground allspice
teaspoon ground nutmeg
orange, zested and juiced

How to make it

Begin by washing and drying your fresh cranberries. you can turn the heat on under a pot of the water and sugar. Grab an orange and start zesting. Be sure not get dig into the white part of the orange.  It’s not yummy. When you are done zesting now juice the orange. Always zest the orange first. When you are starting to boil add your cranberries and spices.

 

Let that boil for 5-7 minutes. the Cranberries will start to burst. Depending on how you like your cranberry sauce. You can mash up some of the whole cranberries if you wish. I like mine with some of the whole cranberries in it for the texture. But that is entirely up to you. Add in your orange zest and juice. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve. You can fancy it up a bit with a cinnamon stick or some extra orange zest over the top.

 

 

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound fresh cranberries, washed and dried
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 orange, zested and juiced

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a medium pot, combine the cranberries, sugar, and water. Stir to blend.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Reduce to a simmer and add the cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg.
  3. Stir to blend and simmer for an additional 5 to 7 minutes. Some of the cranberries will burst and some will remain whole.
  4. Add the orange juice and zest, stir and allow to cool before serving.
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