RECIPE FOR CRANBERRY SAUCE

No, this blog has NOT become a food blog... but I made this sauce last night and, once again, realized just how GOOD it is. So, I wanted to share with you. I found this when I first came upon Epicurious, back in 2000. I had never searched for recipes on line before ( imagine that!!), but opened an account, and have used it fairly regularly ever since.

 

Cranberry Sauce with Dried Cherries and Cloves

Dried cherries and fresh cranberries pair beautifully. Cloves are a festive touch.

Ingredients

• 21/2 cups cherry cider or black cherry cider or cranberry juice cocktail
• 1 8-ounce package dried tart cherries (about 2 cups)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 12-ounce package cranberries
• 1/4 teaspoon (generous) ground cloves

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Preparation

Bring cider to simmer in heavy, large saucepan. Remove from heat. Add cherries and let stand 8 minutes. Mix in sugar, then cranberries and cloves. Cook over medium-high heat until cranberries burst, stirring occasionally, about 9 minutes. Refrigerate until cold, about 4 hours (sauce will thicken as it cools). (Can be prepared 4 days ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.)

I have to tell you: this is the VERY BEST cranberry sauce around.... unless you prefer the jelly variety!

Comments

[TheCluelessCrafter]

lol, you answered my question precisely. I was wondering if you were going the way of food.

I am always searching new recipes and quite like the mix between woodsy/spicy & sweet/tart that this recipe balances.

I wonder what a dash of liqueur would do?

[aneyefordetail]

Well, that just might be very good! Never thought of trying it. Let me know if you do!

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