Cranberry Sauce with Lime and Ginger
The festive color and tangy sweetness of this ginger-accented relish makes it an ideal side dish for holiday meals.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/2 cup pure maple syrup or maple-flavored syrup
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1/2 cup water
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1 1/2 teaspoons finely shredded lime peel
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1 tablespoon lime juice
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1 12-ounce package fresh cranberries
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1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
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Thin lime wedges (optional)
Directions
1.
In a heavy medium saucepan, stir together sugar, maple syrup, water, lime peel, and lime juice. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved.
2.
Stir in cranberries. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in ginger. Simmer, uncovered, about 6 minutes more or until berries have popped and mixture starts to thicken, stirring occasionally. Cool. If desired, garnish with lime wedges.
Make-Ahead Directions
Prepare as directed; cool. Transfer to an airtight container; cover. Chill for up to 3 days. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition information
Calories 79, Total Fat .1 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Monounsaturated Fat 0 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 2 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g, Total Sugar 17.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein .1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 7%, Calcium 1%, Iron 1%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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