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Candied Orange and Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce

One of my favorite side dishes to make for Thanksgiving is Cranberry Sauce. I also like to make it during other times of the year because it is an Easy Recipe. This year, I am kicking it up a notch and adding ginger and Candied Orange Peels (see my recipe under the index). You will need cranberries, Candied Orange Peel, one orange for juice, ginger, sugar, butter, and allspice.
Peel and grate ginger.
Two tablespoons butter and two teaspoons ginger.
In a medium saucepan, stir ginger in hot butter over medium heat for 30 seconds.
Rinse cranberries in a colander. Drain.
Add cranberries and sugar to butter and ginger.
Squeeze the juice of one orange, 2/3 cup orange juice.
Add orange juice to cranberries.
Add 1/4 cup chopped candied orange peel to cranberry mixture.
Stir in Candied Orange Peel and  Ground Allspice
Simmer uncovered for about 4 minutes or until cranberries burst and sauce is slightly thickened, stirring occasionally—transfer mixture to a glass bowl. Cover and chill for 4 hours.
 
  Ingredients:

Two teaspoons of grated fresh ginger

Two tablespoons butter

One 12-ounce package of fresh or frozen cranberries ( 3 cups)

3/4 cup sugar

2/3 cup orange juice

1/4 cup candied orange peel

1/8 teaspoon ground   allspice

Directions:

  1. In a medium saucepan, stir ginger in hot butter over medium heat for 30 seconds. Add cranberries, sugar, orange juice, candied orange peel, and allspice. Bring to boiling, reduce heat. Simmer uncovered, about 4 minutes, or until cranberries pop and sauce is slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
  2. Transfer the cranberry mixture. Cover and chill for 4 hours. (The Sauce continues to thicken during chilling.) Before serving, let stand for 30 minutes at room temperature. Makes about 2 1/2 cups.
  3. Make ahead- Transfer the mixture to an airtight container. Cover and chill for up to 3 days.
 
 
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Holly Lefevre

Thursday 10th of November 2011

This sounds yummy . we LOVE cranberry sauce here. Every year I try at least one new recipe...guess what I will be making!?

nettiemoore11

Saturday 1st of September 2012

Hi Holly! Please let me know how it comes out, this is my favorite, can't wait to make it again! Nettie

Moore or Less Cooking

Saturday 5th of November 2011

Hi Elle Sees,Me too! Hope you like this one!Nettie

Moore or Less Cooking

Saturday 5th of November 2011

Thank Laurel! Your Mom will be so impressed as will you with this easy and delicious recipe. For me, it was my dessert and wonderfully packed with amazing flavors! Keep beating heart!!Nettie

Moore or Less Cooking

Saturday 5th of November 2011

Hi Lisa,Once you make your own cranberry sauce, you will never go back and you won't believe how easy it is! Thank you for always being such a gracious hostess! Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!Nettie

Moore or Less Cooking

Saturday 5th of November 2011

Thanks Spicegirl! I love ginger anything too, such an incredible flavor. Hope you try this recipe.Nettie

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