It’s two days before Thanksgiving and I am starting to prepare for the ounce a year feast.  Ahhh, I have my apple pie candle scenting the room, my glass runneth over with wine, and I have Dean playing softly in the background……..okay, it’s time to prepare my first plan ahead dish.  I promise, after making fresh cranberry sauce, you will NEVER serve cranberry sauce from a can again!

Let’s go to the pantry and grab the following:

12 oz Fresh Cranberries

1 Cup Orange Juice

1 Cup Water

3/4 Cup Pure Cane Sugar

1 1/2 Tablespoons Organic Agave Syrup

1 Tablespoon Orange Zest (approx. 1 small orange)

3/4 Tablespoon Lemon Zest (approx. 1 small lemon)

1 or 2 Whole Cinnamon Sticks (depending on the size)

A Touch of Fresh Ground Nutmeg

In medium sauce pan combine cranberries, orange juice and water.

Bring to a low boil, until cranberries begin to pop [Don’t worry, it’s just…