Cranberry-Apple Ginger Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs cranberries (fresh or frozen)
1 3/4 cups sugar
2 granny smith apples, peeled, coed and cut into about 1/4-inch pieces
2 - 2 1/2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1 1/2 cups water
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
1 cinnamon stick

Preparation

In a 4 or 5-quart saucepan, bring ALL ingredients to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
Boil the sauce (lower temperature if the sauce is spitting too much) stirring occasionally (about 10-15 minutes) or until thickened.
Cool and refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours before serving.