Drop the can opener and pick up a bag of cranberries. This simple and delightfully tart sauce is not only a delicious and less sugar-laden version of the beloved Thanksgiving relish, it's also a beautiful addition to any holiday table.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups cranberries
⅓ cup orange juice
Zest of 1 orange
1 pinch ginger
1 pinch cinnamon
- 1 clove
- 2 tsp. Splenda brown sugar blend
Directions
- Heat all ingredients to a simmer over medium.
- With a large spoon press down on the cranberries to squash them.
- Heat until sauce begins to thicken (5 minutes).
- Allow to cool and remove clove before serving.
Chef's Practical Notes
Ensure you brown the meat thoroughly; that "crispy crust" is where all the flavor for the gravy comes from.