Cranberry Sauce Extraordinaire

This has been a 'trade secret' for years, but it's so good I decided to share it! It's everyone's favorite, and can even be poured over a block of cream cheese and served with crackers for a fun holiday appetizer.


Side Dish · Sauces and Condiments · Sauces · Cranberry Sauce Recipes


Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Servings: 12
Total Time: 45 mins
Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries

  • 1 orange, peeled and pureed

  • 1 apple - peeled, cored and diced

  • 1 pear - peeled, cored and diced

  • 1 cup chopped dried mixed fruit

  • 1 cup chopped pecans

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg


Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, boil water and sugar until the sugar dissolves. Reduce the heat to simmer, and stir in cranberries, pureed orange, apple, pear, dried fruit, pecans, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst. Remove from heat, and let cool to room temperature.

Editor's Note:

Please note the differences in ingredient amounts and yield, as well as the omission of nuts when using the magazine version of this recipe.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
195 Calories
7g Fat
36g Carbs
2g Protein


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