Spiced Cranberry Sauce

A recipe just in time for Thanksgiving!

I do NOT like canned cranberry sauce, but I do like, really like, this homemade cranberry sauce.  I read a blog a few years back that shared this recipe (sadly, I cannot remember who).  It is really flavorful and the aroma of delicious spices fills your home while it is cooking.  A really delightful recipe to make and my children like this, too!

Spiced Cranberry Sauce

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Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups sugar
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup water
4 cups fresh cranberries
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cloves
**optional -- 1 Granny Smith apple (peeled and diced very small)

Directions:

In a medium – large sauce pan, combine sugar, lemon juice and water.  Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

Add in cranberries and spices. (& optional apple)

Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes.  Stir often and sauce will thicken.

Pour into serving dish and refrigerate.  (store up to 1 week or freeze)