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Homemade Cranberry Sauce

February 3, 2009 By Patti 10 Comments
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Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Have you ever wanted to make homemade cranberry sauce instead of serving the stuff that is shaped like a can? It can really be done fast and easy. Additionally it is healthy, since you can choose the ingredients that go into your cranberry sauce.

 

Homemade Cranberry Sauce
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5 from 4 votes

Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Making homemade cranberry sauce is easier and quicker than most people would think. After you try this recipe, you'll never go back to the canned variety.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Author: Patti

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces of fresh cranberries
  • 1 orange for zest and juice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar

Instructions

  • Zest the orange with a zester or grater. Set the zest aside.
  • Squeeze the juice from the orange you just grated. Measure your juice. If you are not able to get 1/2 cup of juice from your orange, add water to make up any small difference. Set aside juice.
  • Go through your cranberries. You will want to remove any that look bad and remove any stems that are still attached. Rinse your cranberries and set them aside.
  • Pour orange juice and water into a 2 quart saucepan. Add sugar and cook on medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Add cranberries to the saucepan. Stir berries into the liquid mixture a few times. Cover saucepan with a lid leaving a small gap for steam to escape.
  • Cook for 10 to 12 minutes. At this point some of the berries will look whole and some will be cooked down.
  • Remove your cranberry sauce from the heat and add the orange zest (reserving some for garnish). Stir to combine the zest into the cranberry sauce.
  • Your homemade cranberry sauce can be served immediately or made the day before and refrigerated until ready to serve.
  • Garnish with remaining orange zest before serving.
Homemade Cranberry Sauce

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Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese

January 31, 2009 By Patti 2 Comments
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Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese

 

Make these mashed potatoes with cream cheese a staple of your holiday get together or a side dish for a family dinner. This recipe makes your mashed potatoes extra creamy and rich with the addition of cream cheese. They are easy to make and will stand out as a favorite on your dinner table.

 

Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese
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Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese

Mashed potatoes are a staple for a holiday get together or a side for a family dinner. This recipe makes the mashed potatoes extra creamy and rich by adding cream cheese. They are easy to make and will stand out as a favorite on your dinner table.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Total Time55 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Patti from CooksRecipeCollection.com

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 pounds potatoes
  • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 4 ounces unsalted butter (1 stick)
  • 3/4 cup milk

Instructions

  • Peel and cut potatoes into 1 inch cubes.
  • Add potatoes and and 1 tablespoon salt in a medium pot, cover with cold water by 2 inches, and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover partially, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 35 minutes. Drain.
  • Combine potatoes, cream cheese, butter, and milk in a mixer bowl fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat until combined.
  • Season with salt and pepper, and beat to desired consistency.

 

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