Cranberry Mousse With Raspberry Sauce

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   rinse the cranberries, discarding any stems and blemished berries.

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   (you can use a 12 oz bag frozen, thawed).

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   transfer to medium saucepan and combine with the sugar and 1 cup of the cranberry juice.

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   bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, uncovered.

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   in a small bowl, whisk the gelatin into 1 cup of cranberry juice and allow the gelatin to soften -- about 5 minutes.

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   stir the gelatin into the hot cranberry mixture.,then add the remaining 2 cups of cranberry juice, kirsch, and orange rind.

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   transfer to a large bowl and refrigerate until slightly thickened.about 2-3 hours.

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   in a chilled mixer bowl, whip the cream and salt until stiff peaks froms.

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   fold the whipped cream into the slightly thickened gelatin mixture --

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    pour the mixture into a 2 quart mold that has been sprayed with vegetable spray.

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    chill until firm -- about 4 hours or overnight.

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    to prepare the sauce, puree the raspberries and juice through a sieve and discard the seeds -- stir in the preserves and kirsch, mix well.

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    cover and refrigerate.

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    when ready to serve, dip the mold into lukewarm water for a few seconds, tap to loosen -- and invert onto a serving platter.

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    serve with a lilttle raspberry spooned over each serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.