Apple Cider Cranberry Sauce

In need of a plate garnish and sauce for an autumn-inspired 2019 cooking class, Meta got creative with the things in the fridge and pantry. The result— cranberry sauce infused with apple and orange flavors for a tangy taste that pairs well with turkey or ham. 

Apple Cider Cranberry Sauce 

3/4 to 1 cup granulated sugar

3/4 to 1 cup apple cider

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 

1 (12 oz.) pkg. fresh cranberries

1 cinnamon stick

1 to 2 tablespoons thin orange peel strips

1. Combine first 3 ingredients in heavy medium-sized saucepan over medium high heat. Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
2. Mix in cranberries, cinnamon stick, and orange peel. Reduce heat, cover partially and simmer until berries burst, about 10 minutes. 
   
3. Remove from heat. Cool completely (sauce will thicken as it cools). Discard cinnamon stick.

 Make Ahead: Can be made up to a week in advance. Cover and refrigerate.

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Apple Cider Cranberry Sauce 

3/4 to 1 cup granulated sugar

3/4 to 1 cup apple cider

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 

1 (12 oz.) pkg. fresh cranberries

1 cinnamon stick

1 to 2 tablespoons thin orange peel strips

1. Combine first 3 ingredients in heavy medium-sized saucepan over medium high heat. Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
2. Mix in cranberries, cinnamon stick, and orange peel. Reduce heat, cover partially and simmer until berries burst, about 10 minutes. 
3. Remove from heat. Cool completely (sauce will thicken as it cools). Discard cinnamon stick.

 Make Ahead: Can be made up to a week in advance. Cover and refrigerate.