...And I have made nothing. Fail.
Time to whip something together for tonight's dinner with my girlfriend's family! They'll never know that you and I made this last minute (unless they read this).
What's good in a pinch? Cranberries and wine. The definition of synergy.
Ingredients:
5+1c fresh cranberries
1/2c water
1c sugar
1 cinnamon stick
1tsp anise seed
Making this sauce should only take about 30 minutes, so you'll have plenty of time to travel (and swear at people driving 25 on the freeway), watch the 49ers crush the Seahawks, take a nap, etc.
Add 5 cups of cranberries to a medium sauce pot along with the sugar, wine, water and spices. Cover and cook on low for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then, remove the saucepan's lid and cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes, stirring frequently. At this point the cranberries should bursting open, releasing their starch and naturally thickening the sauce. After the sauce thickens, add in the remaining cup of cranberries (for textural intrigue) and cook for an additional five minutes. Fish out the cinnamon stick and store the sauce in the fridge after it cools off.
Now you have a wonderful sauce suitable for any wintertime meal! And you also have an entire bottle of leftover Malbec. For those awkward yet lovely family moments. #SloppyThanksgiving #butdrinkresponsibly.
Before I stop talking and let you guys frantically make sauce, I just want you to take a brief moment and let someone know that you're thankful for them. My sister texted me this this morning, and it 100% made my day. No matter who you are, there's always someone to be thankful for!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! And Happy Crafting!
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