The Cranberry Debate

[Cassie 8]

I prefer a cranberry chutney. We've never had the canned jelly Marilyn, so I don't know what it tastes like.

[no name 1]

I prefer a cranberry chutney. We've never had the canned jelly Marilyn, so I don't know what it tastes like.

If you like chutney, you should be thankful you've never had the canned #######.

[Nessa 23]

I brought fresh cranberries. Never tried, so I don't know if I'll like. I didn't like the jellied canned one nor the other canned one, it's yucky.

[Marilyn. 340]

I prefer a cranberry chutney. We've never had the canned jelly Marilyn, so I don't know what it tastes like.

it tastes like cranberry jelly....

[no name 1]

I brought fresh cranberries. Never tried, so I don't know if I'll like. I didn't like the jellied canned one nor the other canned one, it's yucky.

you do have to cook those, Nessa, & add sugar - otherwise they wll be very bitter!

[Nessa 23]

I brought fresh cranberries. Never tried, so I don't know if I'll like. I didn't like the jellied canned one nor the other canned one, it's yucky.

you do have to cook those, Nessa, & add sugar - otherwise they wll be very bitter!

really? I have brown sugar. Should I just cook with water and sugar?

[Marilyn. 340]

Simple Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients:

* by volume, two parts cranberries

* by volume, one part water (or less)

* by volume, one part tightly-packed brown sugar

Method:

Rinse the berries and remove stems, but don't take too much trouble. Place them in the water, add sugar, and boil them lightly until all the berries have popped open, stirring frequently to make sure the sugar doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan. Cook and keep stirring until the sauce has thickened to your preferred consistency, on medium heat.

**Sauce takes about 20 minutes to prepare. It may take longer if you prefer a thicker sauce.

Edited November 21, 2007 by MarilynP

[Nessa 23]

Simple Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients:

* by volume, two parts cranberries

* by volume, one part water (or less)

* by volume, one part tightly-packed brown sugar (read this first)

Method:

Rinse the berries and remove stems, but don't take too much trouble. Place them in the water, add sugar, and boil them lightly until all the berries have popped open, stirring frequently to make sure the sugar doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan. Cook and keep stirring until the sauce has thickened to your preferred consistency, on medium heat.

thanks i'll do that

[♥JP♥ 5]

I love mixing cranberry juice and champagne, and I always add a few cranberries to the bottom of the glass. Very festive t-day drink!

[no name 1]

I love mixing cranberry juice and champagne, and I always add a few cranberries to the bottom of the glass. Very festive t-day drink!

mmm! Any excuse for champers!

My recipe:

Cranberry Sauce

Yields: 12 servings

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 c. white sugar

1/2 c. brown sugar

2/3 c. orange juice

1/3 c. water

1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, dissolve the sugar in the orange juice.

Stir in the cranberries, and cook until they start to pop (about 10 minutes).

Remove from heat, and transfer to a bowl. Cranberry sauce will thicken as it

cools. Cool overnight.

[Cassie 8]

I prefer a cranberry chutney. We've never had the canned jelly Marilyn, so I don't know what it tastes like.

it tastes like cranberry jelly....

Well yeah, I was thinking more of mouth feel as opposed to actual taste. I'm not sure if I'd like it as a jelly.

[Marilyn. 340]

I prefer a cranberry chutney. We've never had the canned jelly Marilyn, so I don't know what it tastes like.

it tastes like cranberry jelly....

Well yeah, I was thinking more of mouth feel as opposed to actual taste. I'm not sure if I'd like it as a jelly.

it probably has the same texture as strawberry jelly would but it just has a cranberry taste....

[no name 1]

I prefer a cranberry chutney. We've never had the canned jelly Marilyn, so I don't know what it tastes like.

it tastes like cranberry jelly....

Well yeah, I was thinking more of mouth feel as opposed to actual taste. I'm not sure if I'd like it as a jelly.

You know those gross little packets of 'jelly' at breakfast places? Taste/texture like that but cranberry-esque.

Edited November 21, 2007 by devilette

[PlatyPius 5]

I prefer a cranberry chutney. We've never had the canned jelly Marilyn, so I don't know what it tastes like.

it tastes like cranberry jelly....

Well yeah, I was thinking more of mouth feel as opposed to actual taste. I'm not sure if I'd like it as a jelly.

You know those gross little packets of 'jelly' at breakfast places? Taste/texture like that but cranberry-esque.

So far everything that you don't like is "gross" or "#######".... I haven't seen anyone calling homemade stuff names, even if they don't like it.

[MissStacey 1]

I grew up on the canned stuff and love it.

I have tried homemade and love that too.