Holiday Spiced Cranberry Sauce

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 10
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 63.5
  • Total Fat: 0.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 1.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 17.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
  • Protein: 0.3 g

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Introduction

A spiced up version of traditional cranberry sauce will remind you of mulled wine. I use the leftovers to make cranberry spiced muffins. A spiced up version of traditional cranberry sauce will remind you of mulled wine. I use the leftovers to make cranberry spiced muffins.
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

    12 oz fresh cranberries (one bag)
    1/2 C orange juice
    1/2 C water
    1/2 C sugar
    1/2 C Splenda
    2 tsp. orange zest (one small orange)
    1/2 tsp nutmeg
    1/2 tsp cinnamon
    1/2 tsp ground cardamom
    1/2 tsp ground ginger
    1 tsp crystallized ginger, crushed
    dash each of ground cloves & allpice

Directions

In a medium pot, mix water, oj, Splenda & sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Stir in cranberries, return to a boil, then turn to a gentle simmer. Add spices and stir. As berries burst, stir more. If desired, crush burst berries against side of pot for a smoother texture. Keep at simmer and stir occassionally to reduce liquid to a syrup -- about 15 minutes. Ladle into jars and cool, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Keeps up to 2 weeks in refrigerator, can be frozen for longer storage.
Makes about 2 1/2 cups (10 1/2-cup servings)


Number of Servings: 10

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ZUSAJ1.