FRUITED CRANBERRY SAUCE ~ FANTASTIC

Fruited Cranberry Sauce ~ Fantastic image

Provided by Cassie *

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 c water
1 c sugar
1/4 c maple syrup
16 oz fresh cranberries
1/3 c fresh squeezed orange juice
3 Tbsp orange rind - chopped + 1 1/2 tbsp orange zest ( about 3 oranges )
1 c fresh, diced pineapple
1 Tbsp candied ginger, thinly sliced + 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
1 c toasted, chopped pecans
1/2 tsp cinnamon ~ optional

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Place pecans on a sheet pan. Bake for about 10 minutes or until starting to brown, don't burn. Set aside and chop once cool.
2. Zest an orange to make 1 tablespoonful. Using a potato peeler, take several strips of zest from an orange to make 3 tablespoonful, finely chopped. Squeeze juice from oranges to make 1/3 cup. Slice candied ginger thinly to make 1 tablespoonful. Mince fresh ginger to make 1 1/2 tablespoonful. Dice 1 cup fresh pineapple.
3. In a medium saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes or until syrup starts to thicken some. Add the maple syrup and simmer a couple minutes more.
4. Add the cranberries and cook for about 5 minutes. Cranberries will begin to pop and skin will split. Stirring often.
5. Reduce heat and add the zest, rind and orange juice - cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Now, stir in the fresh ginger, candied ginger and pineapple. Cook another 5 minutes or until thickening. The sauce will thicken more as it cools
7. Remove sauce from stove and stir in the toasted pecans. Cool, then place in a jar with a lid, or bowl. This sauce should be made a week before serving, for the flavors to merry!
8. Enjoy! It's delicious!