Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1-1/4 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/3 cup apricot preserves
  • 5 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 loaf (10-3/4 ounces) frozen pound cake, thawed and sliced
  • Whipped topping

Method

  • In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, water and apricot preserves. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until cranberries pop, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into cranberry mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in almonds and lemon juice. Serve over pound cake. Garnish with whipped topping. Refrigerate leftovers.