Cranberry Relish With Apples and Currants |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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The plentiful cranberries in this tart-sweet sauce contain condensed tannins, which help to combat urinary tract infections. This version has apples, sweet currants and walnuts added to the mix - From the Prevention Magazine book, Natural Healing Guide 2002. Ingredients:
3/4 cup sugar, plus |
1 tablespoon sugar |
1 cup water |
12 ounces cranberries (fresh or frozen) |
1 granny smith apple, cored and chopped (peel if you like) |
2 1/2 tablespoons currants |
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves (or less, to taste) |
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped |
Directions:
1. Heat the water in a medium saucepan over low heat and stir in the sugar.
2. Simmer the mixture until the sugar dissolves (2-3 minutes), stirring occasionally.
3. Stir in the apple, cranberries and simmer, uncovered for 8-10 minutes or until the berries have popped and the sauce has thickened.
4. Stir in the currants and cloves and let cool.
5. Stir in the nuts and serve.
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