Cranberry Sauce with Dates and Orange |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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To the traditional orange-cranberry combination, weve added Mediterranean touches: dates for their honeylike sweetness and a splash of balsamic vinegar to balance the flavors. Ingredients:
1 cup water |
1 1/4 cups sugar |
3 strips orange zest |
1 cup fresh orange juice |
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar |
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick |
1 cup coarsely chopped pitted dates (6 ounces), divided |
2 (12-ounce) bags cranberries (thawed if frozen), divided |
Directions:
1. Simmer water, sugar, zest, juice, vinegar, and cinnamon stick in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring, 3 minutes. Add half of dates and half of cranberries and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cranberries begin to burst, about 7 minutes. Stir in remaining dates and cranberries and simmer until remaining cranberries begin to burst, about 7 minutes more. Serve at room temperature.
2. Cooks note: Sauce can be made 3 days ahead and chilled.
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