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Cranberry Sauce Recipe

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Traditional but well received as a relish for holiday gatherings or simply any meal with poultry.

Directions

In a medium sauce pan, combine granulated sugar and water. Over medium heat, stir until sugar completely dissolves. Then, bring to a boil.
Add fresh cranberries, dried cherries, brown sugar, grated fresh ginger root, orange zest, and ground cinnamon. Mix well.
Lower heat and simmer until thickened.
Remove from heat, allow to cool, and then refrigerate.
The sauce can be refrigerated for approximately 1 week. Can also be frozen.

Container: 1 medium sauce pan

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Serving Description: Makes 1 cup.

Ingredients

-		1/2 cup water
-		1/2 cup granulated sugar
-		1 cup fresh cranberries
-		1/2 cup dried cherries
-		1 tablespoon cider vinegar
-		1 tablespoon brown sugar
-		2 teaspoons fresh ginger root, finely grated
-		1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
-		1 1/2 teaspoons fresh orange zest, grated

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