Meals, Heels, and Cocktails: Caramelized Onion Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry Sauce is one of those things that just has to be on the Thanksgiving table. But no one ever gets excited over the stuff that comes out of the can. You take the obligatory scoop and pass it on. Homemade cranberry sauce is a snap to make. It's so easy and it tastes amazing! Not only can you can flavor it however you like you can also control the sweetness level. Add this to your menu and it won't be an afterthought on your plate!

photography by Paul Gelsobello Studio

recipe developed for French's Food Company

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Makes 8 servings

4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
1 Tbsp. FRENCH'S® Classic Yellow® Sweet Mustard
1 cup FRENCH'S® Crispy Fried Onions Caramelized Flavored, divided
1/2 tsp. grated orange zest
Directions

Combine cranberries, sugar and water in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and continue to boil 10 to 15 minutes or until cranberries burst.

Remove from heat and stir in Mustard, 1/2 cup Onions and orange zest. Refrigerate until thickened. Top with remaining 1/2 cup Onions before serving.

Food Stylist: Cathy Paukner

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