Traditional Cranberry Sauce for Christmas Dinner
4 c cranberries
2 c sugar
1 c waterCook sugar and water over low heat until the sugar is thoroughly dissolved; add the cranberries. Cover pan and cook about 10 minutes.
Pour into bowl and let cool thoroughly before serving.
Spiked Christmas Cranberry Sauce
1 1/2 c Sugar
1 c Red wine
12 oz Cranberries; rinsed and drained.
1 lg Cinnamon stick
Zest of 1 orange; sliced thinIn a medium size saucepan, bring the sugar and wine to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Add the cranberries, cinnamon stick and the orange zest and bring back to a boil.
Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes or until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens slightly.
Remove the cinnamon stick. Remove the cranberry sauce from the heat, place in a bowl and allow to cool thoroughy. Refrigerate, covered until ready to serve with your Christmas turkey.