Ingredients

  • 6 c. whole cranberries
  • 3 c. water
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 c. light brown sugar
  • 1 c. white wine
  • 1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce
  • 1/2 tsp. grated nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp. grated ginger
  • 1 tsp. grated lemon peel
  • lemon slices or sprigs of lemon balm (for garnish)

Method

  • In a Dutch oven or large kettle, place cranberries, water and both sugars.
  • Heat to boiling and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes or until the berry skins pop.
  • Drain, reserving 3 1/2 cups of the liquid.
  • Place berries in blender or food processor and puree, then strain to remove skins.
  • Mix with reserved liquid and place in large saucepan.
  • Add wine, hot pepper sauce, spices and lemon peel.
  • Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes.