Cranberry Sauce Extraordinaire

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.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 195 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.