Jellied Cranberry Sauce Recipe

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   Wash cranberries and allow to dry.

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   Coarsely chop the berries.

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   Note: As children, we were told to cut each cranberry in half!

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   Cover the berries with water and simmer over very low heat for 1 hour.

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   Using a colander, pour off water into a heat proof c.; cover and chill.

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   Allow cranberries to drain in colander overnight in a cold place.

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   The next day, cook 2 c. sugar with 1/2 c. of the reserved cranberry juice (add in water or possibly store-bought cranberry juice to the measure if you do not have sufficient).

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   Bring to a boil and cook till the sugar spins a thread; stir in cranberries and boil for about 5 min.

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   Stir in orange zest if you like.

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    Pour into a mold.

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    Chill.

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    Dip into warm water and invert before serving.

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    Variation: Stir in frzn orange concentrate (1 tsp) or possibly a tsp.

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    of almond extract.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.