Cranberry Relish/Chutney Worth Every Calorie

This is actually a very simple recipe. The crystallized ginger is probably in the spice section (usually in a spice jar) in your supermarket. A full recipe makes a lot. I made the full recipe and froze it in two containers, I'll only need one Christmas Day.

CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH CRYSTALLIZED GINGER

This easy recipe puts a different twist on ho hum cranberry relish. It’s so good your family may want it on their toast the next morning, if there is any left over. It has no less calories than the stuff from the can, but it’s much more worth the calories!

2 12-ounce bags cranberries
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup orange juice
1 cup water
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup (about 2 ounces) minced crystallized ginger

Combine first 6 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Boil until cranberries pop, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Cool. Mix in crystallized ginger. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)