Rating: 4.5 stars
9 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 7
  • 4 star values: 1
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 1
Recipe by Cooking Light November 2011

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Credit: Charles Masters

Recipe Summary

hands-on:
15 mins
total:
15 mins
Yield:
Serves 12 (serving size: 1/4 cup)
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, and sauté for 4 minutes. Add sugar and the next 4 ingredients (through cranberries); bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 8 minutes or until cranberries pop. Remove from heat, and stir in orange rind. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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Nutrition Facts

112 calories; fat 1.2g; saturated fat 0.1g; mono fat 0.7g; poly fat 0.4g; protein 0.2g; carbohydrates 25.5g; fiber 1.5g; iron 0.1mg; sodium 1mg; calcium 5mg.
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