Better Digestion Thanksgiving Recipe

Did you know that cranberries are a rich source of fiber, vitamins (especially vitamin C), minerals, and antioxidants? Emerging research suggests the properties in cranberries can keep bacteria (i.e. H. pylori) from sticking to stomach lining, thus reducing the risk of gastric ulcers.

Also, the ginger in this cranberry sauce can soothe an upset stomach, allowing for better digestion after your Thanksgiving meal.

Easy Zesty Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients:
  • 1 12-ounce bag of fresh cranberries
  • 1 whole orange, in the peel
  • 1 cup of sugar (or sugar substitute appropriate for baking)
  • 1 cup of water
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh ginger (grated)
Directions:
  1. Pour cranberries into a colander. Rinse well with cold water and sort out any stems. (Frozen cranberries can be used - do not thaw before use.)
  2. Peel off any stickers and remove the navel from the orange. Wash well (you will use the peel in the recipe). Cut the orange into 4-6 sections, and remove seeds.
  3. Place the cranberries and orange sections (with peel intact) into a large food processor. Blend on medium speed until well pureed. This will need to be done in smaller batches, for example, one cup of cranberries with one section of orange per batch. When finished blending, place the mixture into a large mixing bowl.
  4. Add water, sugar, and ginger to the cranberry/orange mixture. Stir well and place the finished product in the refrigerator to chill, for at least one hour.