
This Fresh and Flavorful Gourmet Cranberry Sauce is Not Just For Thanksgiving!
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Yield: about 2 cups |
Ingredients
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup apple juice
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 (12-oz) bag of fresh cranberries
• 3/4 cup chopped apple
• 1/2 orange, juiced
• 1/2 orange zest
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup dried cherries
• 1/4 cup Grand Marnier
Serving Suggestions
• Turkey sandwich or wrap
• Turkey Cranberry Pizza
• With baked brie or cream cheese
• Topping for pancakes
• Side for pork roast
• Brie grilled cheese sandwich
• BBQ pulled pork sliders
The key to success for any good recipe is to always use the freshest ingredients.
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Preparation
1. Combine the sugar, apple juice, and water in a large saucepan over medium high heat and bring to a boil.
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup apple juice
• 3/4 cup water
2. Stir in the cranberries and return to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low to simmer. Add the chopped apple, orange juice, orange zest, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Continue to let simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 1 (12-oz) bag of fresh cranberries
• 3/4 cup chopped apple
• 1/2 orange, juiced
• 1/2 orange zest
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
3. After simmering for 10 minutes, add the dried cherries and Grand Marnier, and continue to let simmer on medium low heat for another 10 minutes, then remove from heat and let the cranberry sauce cool. Garnish with orange zest strips.
• 1/4 cup dried cherries
• 1/4 cup Grand Marnier