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Do you need a little twist on the traditional side items this Thanksgiving? Try out these recipes for a new take on stuffing and

Cook Time:30 min

Prep Time:5 min

Total Time:2 hours35 min

Servings: 8

Ingredients:

4 cup fresh cranberries, washed

1 cup water

1 cup sugar

1 orange (zest only)

1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans

Preparation:

Place the water and sugar in a saucepan

Bring to a slow boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved

Add the cranberries and orange zest- bring the mixture back to a boil

Simmer for about 10 minutes, the cranberries will beging to pop open and the sauce will start to thicken

Taste sauce to see if you want to add more sugar. Once it is at your desired sweetness level remove from heat

Stir in chopped pecans and let sauce cool for 10 minutes

Place in refrigerator to thicken