Cranberry Sauce

Description: The simplicity of this sauce is unreal especially for the amount of flavor bursting forth from it. Fresh cranberries provide a strong refreshing tartness that is only kept in check by the sweet orange juice and sugar. Zest from the orange provide layers of flavor to tickle your tongue after the cranberry’s burst dies down. This recipe is so quick, easy and delicious I will surely be making it year round!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2/3 cup red wine
• 2/3 cup orange juice
• 2/3 cup water
• 2 12-ounce packages of fresh cranberries

Instructions:

• dissolve 1 1/2 cups sugar in 2/3 cup each orange juice, dry red wine and water
• bring mixture to a boil and a add two 12-ounce packages fresh or frozen cranberries that have been washed, drained and any stems removed.
• reduce heat and boil gently, stirring occasionally until all skins have split (you will hear them POP)--about 10 minutes.
• remove from heat, cool and refrigerate