Nantucket Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine orange juice, sugar, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
2. Add cranberries and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Interesting Facts

• Cranberries are native to North America and were first cultivated by Native Americans.
• Cranberries are a good source of vitamin C, dietary fiber, and manganese.
• Cranberry sauce is a popular accompaniment to turkey and other holiday dishes.