Want to try a variation on a theme? Instead of just digging out the canned cranberry sauce, why not try something a bit spiced up? Go ahead...be brave!
- 1¾ cups sugar
- ¾ cup water
- ½ tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
- 4 green cardamom pods, crushed
- ½ tsp. ground allspice
- 4 cups whole cranberries
In a heavy medium saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and spices. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves.
Add the cranberries and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook about 10 minutes, until most of the berries have popped and the sauce has thickened.
Serve warm or at room temperature.