Spiced Cranberry Sauce

Name: Spiced Cranberry Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 cups
Ingredients: 1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries; 1-3/4 cups sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Total Time Prep: 5 min. Cook: 30 min. + chilling

Yield 2 cups

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In spiced cranberry sauce the tart flavor of cranberries is supported by the warm aromas of baking spices in this cozy take on a classic cranberry sauce, perfect for serving with holiday meals.

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1-3/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until the berries pop and mixture is thickened, about 30 minutes. Cool. Transfer to a serving bowl; cover and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 191 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 38mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (46g sugars, 2g fiber), 0 protein.

While this spicy cranberry sauce is simmering, the wonderful fragrance of the spices brings back happy memories of when my mother made it for the holidays. My husband and three sons are glad I’m carrying on her tradition! —Allison Thompson, Lansing Michigan

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