Thanksgiving side dish #5Â Get out of the can and spice up your cranberry sauce.
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Jalapeno Cranberry Sauce
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1 cup granulated sugar, plus more if needed
1 tablespoon zested fresh ginger
1 to 2 jalapenos, seeds and ribs removed, diced
Zest and juice of 1 large orange (1/2 cup of juice is necessary)
One 12-ounce bag fresh cranberries
Zest from 1 lemon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Kosher salt, to taste
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In a medium saucepan, put the sugar, ginger, jalapenos, orange zest and orange juice. Simmer for 2 minutes. Add the cranberries and set over medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Add water if the mixture appears too dry. Add in the lemon zest and juice and season with salt or a bit more sugar. Let cool completely and serve.