Cranberry Sandwich Spread

Name: Cranberry Sandwich Spread
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package cranberries; 2 cups apple cider (or enough to just cover the cranberries); 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon clove; 1 dash mace; 2 cinnamon sticks (remove after cooking); 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon spicey prepared mustard; 1 cup brown sugar (or to taste, it depends on how tart your cranberries are); 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/2 cup water

11 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package cranberries
2 cups apple cider (or enough to just cover the cranberries)
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon clove
1 dash mace
2 cinnamon sticks (remove after cooking)
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon spicey prepared mustard
1 cup brown sugar (or to taste, it depends on how tart your cranberries are)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water

Directions

1

Just barely cover cranberries with apple cider. Add spices, balsamic vinegar, and mustard.
2

Cover and bring to a simmer.
3

Cook until cranberries pop out of their skins.Push all the mixture in the pan (except the cinnamon sticks) through a colander to remove the skins.
4

Place back in pan and add the sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
5

Stir the cornstarch into the water to dissolve and then add it to the mixture in the pan. Cook until thick and clear. Cool. Can be used as a glaze or as a sandwich spread.