CRANBERRY SAUCE EXTRAORDINAIRE

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This has been a 'trade secret' for years, but it's so good I decided to share it! It's everyone's favorite, and can even be poured over a block of cream cheese and served with crackers for a fun holiday appetizer.

Provided by Leeza

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Cranberry Sauce Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup water
1 cup white sugar
1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
1 orange, peeled and pureed
1 apple - peeled, cored and diced
1 pear - peeled, cored and diced
1 cup chopped dried mixed fruit
1 cup chopped pecans
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

In a medium saucepan, boil water and sugar until the sugar dissolves. Reduce the heat to simmer, and stir in cranberries, pureed orange, apple, pear, dried fruit, pecans, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst. Remove from heat, and let cool to room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 100 mg, Sugar 22.4 g