APPLE CIDER CRANBERRY SAUCE ENJOY DAN:

                  APPLE CIDER CRANBERRY SAUCE by CHEF DAN:

Serves 10

INGREDIENTS:

2 (12 Oz) bags fresh cranberries

1/2-cup sugar

1/2-pure maple syrup

1 granny smith apple, peeled and finely diced

3/4-cup apple cider plus more if needed

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 whole star anise

5 cardamom pods

1/2-teaspoon orange zest

DIRECTIONS:

1.   In a saucepan heat the cranberries, and next 3 ingredients.

2.   Cook over medium-heat until the cranberries start to pop.

3.   Add the remining ingredients and simmer for 30 minutes.

4.   I like to simmer my cranberry mixture for 1 hour.

5.   After 30 minutes remove the anise and cardamom pods.

6.   Cool slightly and then refrigerate.

7.   If you would like it thinner add some more cider.

ENJOY DAN:                                                  BE STRONG KEEP FAITH!!