Cranberry Chutney

Cranberry Chutney

1 1/2 package Cranberries (clean, sort, and strain)
2 c sugar
2 Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored, and chopped)
1 c frozen orange juice concentrate
1/4 c raisins
1 t cinnamon
1 t allspice
1 t ginger
1 1/2 t orange zest. Combine all but orange zest in saucepan. Cook until cranberries pop (around 15 minutes). Stir in zest. Cook for one more minute. Can be served warm or cold.

Family

Hey, everyone! Just thought I'd let you know I made this into a family recipe blog and removed all the other authors- I don't think they ever really checked it or added recipes anyway~ :(

Please remember to post your holiday recipes!!! Julie, I need your cranberry chutney recipe- I seem to loose it every single year. Love you all!

Candied Sweet Potatoes

4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

Steam potatoes until about half way cooked. Transfer to an 8x8 dish.

1/2 stick butter cut up into little pieces
1 cup brown sugar

Sprinkle over sweet potatoes

Cook at 350 for about 25 minutes or until sweet potatoes are done.

Sprinkle little marshmallows on top and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes or until they melt.

Serve on Thanksgiving.

Pineapple Casserole

• 1 cup sugar
• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups grated sharp cheddar
• 2 (20-ounce) cans pineapple chunks, drained, and 6 tablespoons pineapple juice reserved
• 1 cup cracker crumbs (recommended: Ritz)
• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, melted, plus extra for greasing pan

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Grease a medium-size casserole dish with butter.

In a large bowl, stir together the sugar and flour. Gradually stir in the cheese. Add the drained pineapple chunks, and stir until ingredients are well combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish.

In another medium bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, melted butter, and reserved pineapple juice, stirring with a rubber spatula until evenly blended. Spread crumb mixture on top of pineapple mixture. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Serve this with a Christmas Ham, salad and a roll. Makes a great Christmas Day Meal!

Caramel Apple Dip

The perfect fall treat! I make this every year and could eat it by the spoonful. The special ingredient is the small amount of cinnamon!

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

Heat the above ingredients over medium heat. Stir. Be patient and don't turn up your heat- you don't want it to burn on the bottom!

When above mixture is smooth and brown sugar has dissolved completely, remove from heat. Stir in the following in the slightly cooled caramel mixture:

1 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp cinnamon
pinch of salt

Pour into serving bowl. Serve with apple wedges.

Holiday Recipes!

The best season for cooking and baking is here!!! I know there haven't been many posts the past few months but perhaps we could all add at least one holiday recipe. This way we will have some fresh ideas to try for our Thanksgiving dinners or Christmas breakfasts!