Lysdahl's Cranberry Apple Orange Sauce with Crystallized Ginger

Ok, I am going to try to put my recipe into writing.  Each year it is different yet always good (I think):

• 20 - oz fresh cranberries
• 2 MacIntosh apples, peeled, cored, cut into small cubes (or your favorite apple)
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2/3 cup orange juice
• 2/3 cup apple juice
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (or allspice)
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 to1 teaspoon of orange zest
• 4 to 5 pieces of crystallized ginger...cut each into 4 pieces or so
• Combine all the ingredients in large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium high heat.  When boiling, reduce head to medium and continue to cook 20 to 25 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened.
• Cool, however, before removing from heat, tasted, and add another tablespoon of sugar or so if needed.
• Enjoy the smell of it cooking...and sit back and be thankful for all the blessings in your life, small and big.

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