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Piquant Cranberry Sauce

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The piquancy comes from fresh thyme and just a bit of Dijon mustard.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 2 1/2 cups

Ingredients

1 cup water
1 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
1 12-ounce package cranberries
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Pinch of salt

Preparation

  1. Combine 1 cup water and brown sugar in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add cranberries. Simmer until berries burst, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in thyme, mustard and salt. Cool completely. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

TagsCondimentSauceCranberryBerryFruitThymeHerbs & SpicesSideDinnerDairy FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianEasyQuick5 Ingredients or FewerThanksgivingFallWinterBon Appétit
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