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.

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!