How to Make Spiced Cranberry Sauce

This sauce is more like a relish. The secret is all in the cardamom, which is a subtle spice that dresses up the cranberries. Makes about 4 c.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 thin-skinned orange with skin still on, cut into 8 wedges
• 3/4 c. sugar
• 2 firm but ripe peeled, cored and finely chopped pears
• 1/2 tsp. cardamom powder
• 1 12 oz. bag cranberries
• Plastic Wrap
• Groceries
• Food Processors
• Kitchen Knives
• Serving Bowls
• Plastic Wrap

1. Remove the seeds from the orange wedges with the tip of a knife.

2. Cut each wedge in half crosswise.

3. Put half of the orange pieces, cranberries and sugar in a food processor fitted with a metal blade.

4. Process the mixture until finely chopped.

5. Put the processed mixture in a bowl.

6. Repeat with the remaining orange pieces, cranberries and sugar.

7. Add cardamom and pears to the cranberry mixture. Stir to mix well.

8. Taste the mixture, and add more sugar, if necessary.

9. Cover, and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Tips & Warnings

• This sauce can be made up to three days ahead of time and can be stored in the refrigerator.
• If you don't have a food processor, you can use a blender instead.

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