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cranberry sauce - the way it should be!!!

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Kris Moler
@graphikris
Cimarron, KS

When I was a kid, we always had the cranberry 'sauce' out of a can. I hated it, but loved cranberries. Part of the problem was the fact that it LOOKS LIKE THE CAN when dumped in a dish! The taste was never as good as good fresh, tart cranberries. I have won my family over, this recipe is worth trying on your holiday table. It isn't easy, and should be made a day in advance so it can completely cool. My dad puts it on his pumpkin pie for dessert. It is also great on Toast and Bagles in place of jelly!!!

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(2 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr

Ingredients For cranberry sauce - the way it should be!!!

  • 1 pkg
    fresh cranberries
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    molasses or brown sugar
  • 1 c
    water
  • 1 can
    (14 oz) fruit cocktail (packed in water or juice, not syrup)
  • 1/4 tsp
    cinammon
  • 1/4 tsp
    clove
  • 1/4 tsp
    allspice
  • 1 tsp
    unflavored gelatin (if needed)
  • 1
    lemon juice (to taste)

How To Make cranberry sauce - the way it should be!!!

  • 1
    Prepare cranberries as package says, cranberries, sugar and water in pan bring to boil, wait for cranberries to begin 'popping' - reduce heat to simmer
  • 2
    Add Molasses or brown sugar and spices
  • 3
    Allow to simmer for a few minutes for spices to blend
  • 4
    Drain fruit cocktail, reserving liquid. Add fruit to cranberry mixture
  • 5
    Bring back to boil, add some of the fruit cocktail liquid to keep syrup thickness
  • 6
    Remove from heat
  • 7
    let cool to room temp
  • 8
    Taste mixture, if too sweet add (small amount) lemon juice to make more tart. If too tart, add a bit more molasses and cook a little longer. let cool to room temp.
  • 9
    If mixture is thick syrup consistency, put in fridge and let cool
  • 10
    If mixture isn't a thick syrup, add a small amount of gelatin (1 tsp should do). quickly re-heat (microwave is ok), stir well, and put in fridge.
  • 11
    Note: every year this recipe changes a bit, mostly because of the tartness and ripeness of the cranberries available at my market. Don't be afraid to experiment!!!
  • 12
    Some people like their cranberry sauce less 'chunky'. You can use a hand blender during the 'cooling' stage if you want to blend the fruit into a smoother dish. (I like it chunky!)
  • 13
    Enjoy!
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