I received this recipe through an email recipe exchange that I’m participating in.  It was sent by The All-Star’s lovely cousin Maria (thanks girl).  I thought I’d share it all with you…just in time for Turkey Day.

Citrus Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients:

• 2 cups water
• 2 cups sugar or sugar substitute
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• zest of 1 orange
• zest of 1 lemon
• 24 oz fresh cranberries

Directions

• Place water, sugar and cinnamon sticks into a 4 quart sauce pot and bring to a boil.  Lower heat and simmer, stirring until sugar has dissolved.
• Stir in zest and cook at a slow boil until syrup has reduced by one-half and the zest is soft and candied, about 10 – 15 minutes.  Remove the zest with a fork and spread out onto waxed paper to cool.
• Add the cranberries and cook over low heat, stirring, until they pop.  Remove from heat, return zest to the pot and cool at room temperature.
• Remove cinnamon sticks, stir well, and transfer to a bowl.  Can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator up to three days.
• For best flavor remove from refrigerator one hour before serving.

Serves 8-10

ENJOY!