as the holidays approach, stress levels elevate for most of us with all of the extra planning and socializing and spending and obligation to celebrate with perhaps less than favorite family members. and of course, there is always the possibility that you will be invited to share thanksgiving at the home of someone who puts raisins in their cranberry sauce, which is really the tipping point for me. so i am sharing my mother’s delicious raisin - FREE cranberry recipe once again. you can always bring it as a hostess gift to insure that you won’t be subjected to that dreaded dried fruit at your holiday meal. happy, happy thanksgiving!

there are few things in this world as disgusting as raisins. they look like droppings, get stuck in your teeth (marring your smile and causing cavities) and are notorious for popping up in all kinds of baked goods (scones, muffins, cookies) that should only have chocolate chips.  and unfortunately, because of their size and color, raisins sometimes appear to be chocolate, which is a terrible surprise for the unsuspecting consumer.

cranberries, on the other hand, are delicious.  sadly, many a thanksgiving cranberry sauce is contaminated with raisins (or orange peels or too many spices.) following is a simple, super yummy cranberry recipe that all of your thanksgiving guests can enjoy without fear of biting into a raisin. ENJOY and happy thanksgiving.

12 oz bag of fresh cranberries

1 cup water

3/4 cup sugar

12 oz bag of frozen raspberries

cook cranberries, sugar and water on the stove top until the cranberries pop (about 5 minutes.) stir in frozen raspberries and let sit a bit.  you can make the day before and save a little time on the big day.

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