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Spiced Cranberry Sauce for the Thanksgiving Dinner

Perhaps it was ten years ago when I came across an unusual cranberry sauce recipe in the newspaper. I tweaked it a little bit, and my family loved it. It is sweet and tart with a nice burst of flavor from the spices. It has become a requested item for Thanksgiving dinner. I’ve shared this recipe before, but feel it is worth repeating.

Spiced Cranberry Sauce

Here is the recipe:

1 lemon
12 ounces fresh cranberries
½ cup crystalized ginger, finely diced
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 clove of garlic, minced *optional
3/4 cup honey
½ cup sugar
½ tsp. cinnamon
½ tsp. dry mustard
½ tsp. salt
a pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

Grate the zest from the lemon. Peel off the white pith and discard it. Cut the lemon in half, remove the seeds and then dice. Place cranberries, lemon zest, diced lemon and the rest of the ingredients in a stainless steel pot. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat and simmer until the cranberries burst and the sauce has thickened. Taste test and add a little more sugar if desired. Serve at room temperature.

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Carol is a follower of Jesus and a wife, mom & grandma. She worked for many years as a childbirth nurse and prenatal educator. She recently retired from clinical work. She has written articles for nursing journals and devotionals. Her novel, Aliisa's Letter, was published in 2010 and she is currently working on another project.

5 Comments on “Spiced Cranberry Sauce for the Thanksgiving Dinner

  1. Dear Carol, thank you for sharing your recipe! I was looking for something a little fresh for the cranberry side dish; this looks like it will definitely fit the bill. Blessings for your Thanksgiving table!

  2. HI Carol,
    I love your cranberry sauce recipe – sound so tasty with the spices such as ginger and healthy. Tweeting and pinning. Have a healthy happy & blessed holiday season!

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