Got Guests? Serve Fresh Cranberry Relish

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When I decided I’d share my family recipe, my husband of thirty-five years was ecstatic. “If you’re going to blog about it, that means you’re going to cook it before Thanksgiving!” he chimed. Hence, this afternoon there’s a lovely aroma that smells like pie, but it’s not.

This recipe is quick , easy and lasts for weeks in the refrigerator. It’s a tradition for our Thanksgiving meal but is fabulous alongside a turkey or ham sandwich or as a companion to chicken salad, turkey burger or pork loin.

Ingredients

1 lb. of fresh cranberries

1 box of brown sugar

1/2 c raisins

3/4 c. chopped pecans or walnuts

1/4 t salt

1 t minced ginger root

1/4 t cloves

1/4 c lemon juice

zest of  one orange

Throw all ingredients into a large pan and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes. Refrigerate and serve chilled.

That’s it! It’s done and people who still serve canned cranberries for Thanksgiving

will be in awe of your culinary prowess!

** Clearly, this recipe is loaded with sugar. Today, my husband is unaware that I used Spelenda Brown Sugar Blend. Half the calories and sugar.

*** You can substitute ground ginger. However, there’s nothing like the explosion when  fresh ginger hits the taste buds.

This is a great hostess gift for the holiday season.

When people visit us, I love sending them home with a little expression of  our friendship, so

I’m also keeping a few for guests who visit us during the holidays.

About Yvonne

Email Yvonne Yvonne has spent over twenty years in the public schools. "Academics are the vehicle we use to inspire children to be courageous enough to fulfill their destiny.” Active in theater arts for most of her life, Yvonne has written and directed three original stage productions in the last year. Her first book, Fingerprint:Uniquely Marked for a Purpose has recently been released. It is a twenty one day devotional for women in both English and Spanish. To glimpse a preview or purchase your copy click here.