Re: [CH] cranberry sauce?
KnoxBill (knoxbill@comcast.net)
Mon, 20 Nov 2006 22:28:59 -0500
Mike Nestrud wrote:
> Hello all!
>
> What's the story on a delicious obviously hot cranberry sauce for
> Thanksgiving? I typically roast cranberries with sugar and orange
> zest and add a splash of grand marnier, and was thinking of simply
> roasting off and pureeing a lemon drop in there.... but if anyone's
> got anything to die for I'd love to hear about it!
>
> Happy cooking,
>
> -Michael
>
mike bower's creation has become a family tradition around here...they
won't let me into the family dinners unless i make a double batch of this...
Cranberry Chipotle Compote (A Cranberry Relish)
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1 Tablespoon Vegetable oil
3 Medium Apples
3 Medium Pears
1/3 Cup Raisins
1/4 Cup Grand Marnier liqueur
1 Pound Fresh cranberries
4 Ounce Chipotles, chopped fine, canned in adobo sauce
2 Teaspoon Ground cinnamon
1 Cup Sugar
1/2 Orange zest, finely chopped
1/2 Cup Fresh orange juice
1/2 Teaspoon Nutmeg
1/4 Cup Grand Marnier liqueur
.
Peel, core and dice pears and apples (medium). Heat oil on medium high
until hot. Add pears, apples and raisins. Saute 3-5 minutes, or until
soft.
Add 1/4 cup Grand Marnier; deglaze pan. Add cranberries, chipotles,
cinnamon, sugar, orange zest and orange juice. Stir and simmer for
40-45 minutes until it begins to thicken. Add nutmeg and second 1/4 cup
of Grand Marnier and mix. Refrigerate until ready to serve (cold).
Yield: About 1 quart.
From: Mike Bowers, owner of the Chile-Heads List.
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knoxbill
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