Holiday Whole Cranberry Sauce W/ a Twist

whatsachef?'s Note:

My family loves the cranberry sauce. They used to buy the jellied canned variety until I introduced them to whole cranberry sauce. Now, it's a family tradition. I found this recipe in a book and I know there have been different variations of it, but this one is just right for me.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 16 ounces fresh cranberries
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 cinnamon stick
• walnuts (for garnish)

Directions:

1. In a sauce pan, gently boil orange juice, sugar and cinnamon stick until sugar melts down and becomes a syrup-like texture.
2. Reduce slightly and add cranberries.
3. Keep a slow boil until cranberries 'pop'.
4. Remove from heat and discard cinnamon stick.
5. Slightly mash cranberries and chill for 1 hour.
6. Garnish with walnuts if desired just before serving.

Reviews

[Mikekey]

This is great. The cinnamon really adds a little extra kick to the berries. We like ours a little more tart, so cut sugar to 2/3 cups, but will try with 1/2 cup next time. Loved the extra texture the walnuts gives this. Made for Fall 2009 PAC.