Cranberry Orange Muffins

I found these delightful muffins on Pinterest when I was looking for ways to use up the stockpile of cranberries left in the freezer after the holidays.  The original recipe was great, but a bit thin on cranberries.  I want a berry in every bite!  So I adjusted here and there and ended up with just what I was dreaming of in a cranberry orange muffin.  You could use fresh cranberries- before stockpiling them in the freezer, or, if using frozen, take them out to thaw slightly before adding them to the batter.  That way the batter won’t become a frozen lump as you try to spoon it into the muffin tins.

Cranberry Streusel Pie

My Mom found this recipe years ago, and it has become a holiday staple for our family.  It's an unusual pie, in that the "filling" isn't gooey or fruity.  It's more like a loose coffee cake in a pie shell with a sweet and crunchy topping.  Not only is it a unique addition to the dessert selections, but the leftovers make a tasty breakfast....

Cranberry Sauce

A Thanksgiving staple, and so simple to make, why would anyone buy the canned stuff?!

1 C sugar

1 C water

2 C cranberries, fresh or frozen, rinsed and picked through to remove stems and yucky berries

Boil sugar and water over medium heat for 10 minutes,(watch that it doesn’t burn).  Add cranberries immediately.  Cook, stirring, until berries pop.  Pour into serving dish to cool.