Thursday, November 24, 2011

Just in Time for Thanksgiving- Last Minute Addition- Cranberry Sauce

For the past two years I've made this amazing cranberry sauce for our family Thanksgiving.  Its so simple to make so I thought I would share.  Just in case you needed that last minute addition to your dinner.

You will need:
  • 1 t. arrowroot or cornstarch
  • 1 c. Sugar or Splenda (I used a mixture of both)
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 3 cups fresh cranberries
  • 2 medium oranges (squeezed into 1/4c. of Orange Juice)


Cooking Directions: 

1) Combine the cornstarch/arrowroot, sugar or Splenda, and water in a saucepan. 

2) Heat (on Medium) while stirring until all the ingredients blend and dissolve together.  

3) Stir in cranberries and orange juice. Bring mixture to a boil while continuing to stir.  

(Tip: use a fork to strain the juice as you are adding it to avoid seeds and pulp going into the berries)

4) Reduce heat and shimmer (while continuing to stir) for approx. 5 minutes or until cranberry skins begin to pop and mixture begins to thicken.

5) Remove the pan from the heat.  Put the cranberry sauce into a bowl and put in the fridge to chill.  Let chill for approx 5 hours before serving.

 Enjoy! Hope you and your family have a very Happy Thanksgiving!

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