#71 Thanksgiving Cranberry Sauce

I know there are people out there who just love their Thanksgiving cranberries sliced up straight out of the can. Really? Why? When it is really one of the easiest Thanksgiving side dishes to make homemade. I am proud to say that my state of Wisconsin is the largest producer of cranberries. So, that is another great reason to make this iconic Thanksgiving side dish using...what else?...actual cranberries!!!

Thanksgiving Double Cranberry Sauce

1 (12 oz.) bag fresh cranberries
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup pomegranate juice
1/3 cup mild-flavored molasses
1 T. orange zest
1/4 tsp. cinnamon

 

Wash and pick through the cranberries. Aren't they pretty:)

To a saucepan, combine all of the ingredients.

Bring to a simmer.

Cook until cranberry skin start to burst. Taste to adjust for sweetness.

Serve warm or at room temperature. Cover and chill any leftovers sauce for up to 2 days.
Yummy! They are the perfect blend of slightly sweet and tart. Perfect with all the savory Thanksgiving food. And soooo easy to make homemade!