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Traditional Cranberry Sauce

April 1, 2012 — Leave a comment

Courtesy Kent Anderson – Head Chef at the Chef’s Table and La Jolla Groves

Ingredients – Mise en Place

1 bag fresh cranberries
1 cup sugar
1 cup Mandarin Oranges
Dash of Kosher Salt – to taste
 

Method:

1. In a medium sauce pan, combine all ingredients and bring to a simmer over medium high heat, uncovered.
2. Once the mixture reaches a simmer, turn down the heat and allow to simmer for 20 minutes, or until all the berries have popped.
3. Stir to prevent sticking
4. Adjust seasoning with a touch of kosher salt.
5. Allow to cool, then serve.
 
 
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Cranberry Upside-Down Cake

January 25, 2011 — Leave a comment

1 cup orange juice
1 1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup butter
1/2 cup honey

Cake:
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup applesauce
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 large eggs
1 egg white
1 1/2 cup flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup skim milk

Method:
For topping, bring juice to a boil. Turn off heat and cranberries. Soak for 30 minutes; discard juice. Heat butter in a skillet till bubbly. Add honey and cranberries an cook over moderate-heat 5 minutes. Pour into a 9 inch square or round pan. For cake, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream butter and sugar. Add vanilla, eggs, and egg white until combined. Add applesauce. Add dry ingredients and milk alternately until completely combined. Pour over cranberries in pan and bake in 40-45 minutes. Cool 15 minutes then invert on platter and allow to slip out of pan.

*Preparation 40 minutes. Serves 8.

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