CRANBERRY SAUCE SAN DIEGO STYLE

2 pkgs. fresh cranberries, washed and  picked over

1  1/2 cups white sugar

1 cup water

1/2 cup pure apple juice or apple cider

1/4 cup orange juice

2 small apples, peeled and chopped very fine ( I use my food processor)

2 Tbsp. orange zest

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. ground cloves

1/8 tsp. ground allspice

1/4 cup Sherry wine (substitute Port wine)

1 can Ocean Spray jellied cranberry sauce

METHOD:

Place cranberries, sugar, apple juice, orange juice  and water in a large saucepan.

Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium cooking for about 5 minutes til most of the cranberries are popped.

Add all other ingredients,  bring to a boil again then bring heat to low. Simmer the mixture for about 15-20 minutes. The sauce will thicken as it cooks and will thicken more as it cools. If necessary add a little more water or juice.

The combination of Sherry and the spices will mellow as the sauce rests. Make this at least one day ahead.