Gabe's Brandied Orange-Cranberry Sauce

The recipe comes from David's cousin Gabriella Sacchetti, an amazing cook in Vancouver.

When David and I got married, Gabe sent us the most amazing care package that included jars of this delicious cranberry condiment, fresh roasted red peppers with basil, sweet jams and more.

This wonderful cranberry sauce is an excellent condiment for turkey (preserve this month and have it ready for Thanksgiving!). It is also great as a jam with toast or muffins, on yogurt or try it with sharp cheddar cheese or cream cheese on crackers.

ingredients

• the zest of two oranges
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup reserved water
• orange pieces and juice from same two oranges (above)
• 2 cups sugar
• 2/3 cup orange juice
  (fresh or use store bought)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 3 cups fresh cranberries
• 2 tablespoons orange brandy

method

• Prepare zest - using a potato-vegetable peeler remove the rest (in large peels) from the orange. Cut the zest into ribbons and chop finely.
• In a small pan over medium heat, combine orange zest and water. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. Drain, reserving zest and 1/2 cup of the water.
• Prepare sauce - using a knife, slice the white pith off the oranges. Then section and cut the pulp into pieces. Pour reserved 1/2 cup water into a larger pot. Add sugar, orange sections, orange and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes uncovered, stirring often.
• Add cranberries. Increase heat to high and boil for about 10 minutes or until cranberries have popped and a small spoonful of sauce sets on a cold plate. Remove from heat, and stir in brandy.
• Fill and process jars as required (or, store in fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months).

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