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Robert St. John

Restaurateur, author, enthusiastic traveler, & world-class eater.

Cranberry Relish

Ingredients

12 oz. bag Fresh Cranberries
¼ cup Shallot, minced
1 cup Madeira Wine
½ cup White sugar
½ cup Brown Sugar
¼ cup Orange Juice
¼ cup Cranberry Juice
2 tsp Cornstarch
2 Tbl Cold Water

Instructions

Combine cranberries, shallot, Madeira, sugars, orange juice and cranberry juice in a 1-quart sauce pot and simmer over low- medium heat for 20-30 minutes or until the cranberries become soft. Separately, mix the cornstarch with the cold water then add it to the cranberry mixture. Turn up heat to a heavy simmer and continue to cook, stirring well, for another 5-10 minutes. Serve warm.

 

Yield: 8-10 servings

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