Thanksgiving Table: Basil Cranberry Sauce
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 12-ounce bag fresh cranberries
- 1 small handful basil leaves, chiffonaded
- pinch of kosher salt
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 large piece Orange peel
- Bring sugar and water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- Add cranberries, then return to a boil until cranberries start to burst (with happiness), about 7-8 minutes.
- Reduce heat, add the orange juice and zest and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes until cranberries have cooked down.
- Stir in the basil and let the sauce cool to room temperature, then serve.
sugar, water, cranberries, handful basil, kosher salt, freshly squeezed orange juice, orange peel
Taken from www.foodrepublic.com/recipes/thanksgiving-table-basil-cranberry-sauce-recipe/ (may not work)