Sunday, October 25, 2015

Jellied cranberry sauce

(modified from https://blog.etsy.com/en/2012/kitchen-histories-cranberry-sauce-serving-set/)


  • 1 bag fresh cranberries (12 oz seems to be a standard size so hopefully that's what I meant)
  • 1-2 apples, finely chopped
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 3/4 c. brown sugar
Put all ingredients except sugar in a saucepan and cook on medium-low until all the cranberries have burst and the sauce is thickening.  Stir in sugar until dissolved and remove from heat.  Add more sugar and/or a splash of lemon juice to taste.

Run the sauce through a food mill twice:  once on the coarsest setting and once on the finest setting.  Refrigerate.

Turkey gravy

1 part turkey drippings (well mixed, not separated)
1 part or slightly less flour
2 parts broth
salt, pepper, and sage

Make a roux from drippings and flour.  Gradually whisk in broth.  Cook until thickened.  Add salt, pepper, and sage to taste.