Apricot Cranberry Sauce - Beats Canned Cranberry Sauce by Far

Submitted by Metlantis

"We made this several years ago for Thanksgiving instead of the yucky stuff from a can - prepared the day ahead and chilled in the refrigerator it thickens nicely and is so lovely and garnet-colored - and the flavor is delicious and refreshing - Maribeth and I thought we'd share it with you all!"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 cups fresh cranberries
• 1 cup dried apricot, Chopped
• 1 orange, zest of

directions

1. Boil the water and sugar together for 5 minutes. Add the cranberries and chopped apricots. Simmer until cranberry skins burst, about 6 - 8 minutes. Stir in orange zest and cool.

Reviews

[SoupFreak]

Fabulous and easy. I did think the orange zest was a bit overpowering, though. I'd cut back on it in the future. But this is definitely a keeper, and it makes a lot.