Friday, November 16, 2018

Fresh Cranberry Sauce


4 C. fresh cranberries ( about one package)
1 c. dark red grape juice OR light grape juice OR apple juice or even orange juice (For a "secret" ingredient that adds a special Wow flavor…add 1/4 t. cherry unsweetened Kool Aid.)
1  orange or mandarin, peeled and chunked OR use 1/2 small can of mandarins, drained.
3/4 c. sugar (can use white, raw, brown or even honey)
2 Tbl. Ultra jel  ( gives some body and thickness)
1/2 to 1 t.  shredded fresh ginger root
Boil the sugar and juice, stir until dissolved. Add the fruit, Ultra Jel & ginger, then process at pulse in a blender or food processor. Can leave some of the cranberries whole if desired. Optional:  5 drops of orange, mandarin or tangerine essential oil. Serve on sandwiches or with turkey. Yum! (Can be made “raw” with Agave instead of sugar and don’t boil it.)