Bringing a hostess gift to any dinner party need not be a stressful event with this delicious twist on the standby cranberry sauce.  Put it in a glass jar and decorate it any way you wish with some Christmas cheer.

Cranberry-Orange Relish

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Fresh Cranberries
• 3 tablespoon(s) Dried Cranberries
• 2 stick(s) Cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon(s) Fresh Gingerroot, minced
• 1/2 cup(s) Dark Or Light Brown Sugar, firmly packed
• 1/2 cup(s) Apple Cider
• 1 teaspoon(s) Fresh-Grated Orange Zest
• Additional Cinnamon Sticks, (optional)
• Orange Slices, (optional)

1. In a 2-quart saucepan, place the fresh and dried cranberries, cinnamon, gingerroot, brown sugar, cider, and orange zest. Stir and simmer over low heat until cranberries pop — about 7 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
2. To serve, transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with cinnamon sticks and orange slices, if desired.

Sandra Holomis
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