Cranberry Sauce with Apricots, Raisins, and Orange

This homemade cranberry sauce with apricots, raisins, and orange is a delightful twist on the classic recipe. The combination of tart cranberries, sweet apricots and raisins, and the zesty flavor of orange creates a perfect balance of flavors. Serve this sauce alongside your Thanksgiving turkey or enjoy it as a condiment with your holiday leftovers. It's also a great addition to a charcuterie board or as a topping for desserts like cheesecake or ice cream.

Ingredients

• 12 ounces fresh cranberries
• 1 cup dried apricots, thinly sliced
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 cup sugar
• Zest of 1 orange
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

1. In a saucepan, combine the cranberries, dried apricots, raisins, orange juice, sugar, orange zest, cinnamon stick, cloves, and nutmeg.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
3. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened.
4. Remove the cinnamon stick and let the sauce cool completely.
5. Transfer the sauce to a serving dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
6. Serve chilled and enjoy!

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