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1 cup good water Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup (7 ounces) granulated white sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
15 ounces frozen (1 package) or fresh cranberries Ask a question about this ingredient
In a medium saucepan over medium high heat, combine the water and sugar. Bring it to a boil, being sure all the sugar dissolves. Add the cranberries and return the pan to a boil. Reduce the heat slightly and simmer for 10 minutes without stirring. the cranberries will begin to pop open. After about 10 minutes, use a fork or a potato masher to make sure all the berries have burst. If you are just making traditional cranberry sauce, you are done. Pour the sauce into a bowl, allow it to cool and refrigerate it. If you are going to spice it up a little, read on!
Ask a question about this step2 fresh jalapeño chiles, minced Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground cumin (cumino) Ask a question about this ingredient
2 green onions, finely sliced (white and green portions) Ask a question about this ingredient
1 pinch ground cinnamon Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice Ask a question about this ingredient
1 sprig fresh cilantro for garnish (optional) Ask a question about this ingredient
To the pan of hot cranberry sauce, stir in the jalapeños, cilantro, cumino, green onions, cinnamon and lime juice. Allow the pan to siumnmer for 5 minutes, stirring a few times. Remove it from the heat, pour it into a bowl, let it cool and then refrigerate it for a couple hours to lety the flavors fester a bit. Garnish it with a sprig of cilantro if you wish
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