Spiced Golden Raisins Oranges Recipes

CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH APRICOTS, RAISINS, AND ORANGE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium heat, mix the orange juice, water, cranberries, sugar, apricots, raisins, and orange zest. Stir constantly until sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Bring to a boil, and cook 10 minutes, or until cranberries have burst. Remove from heat, and chill at least 8 hours, or overnight, before serving cold.

ORANGE SPICED OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

Steps:

• Combine raisins and liqueur; let stand overnight or for several hours.
• Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
• Beat in egg and orange peel.
• Combine flour and baking soda; stir into butter mixture.
• Add raisins (with liquid) and oats.
• Mix well.
• Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets; spacing about 2-inches apart--flatten slightly.
• Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes.
• Cool completely.
• Melt white chocolate according to directions on package.
• Use Crisco to thin until consistency is appropriate to drizzle on top of each cookie.
• Let harden completely before storing.

CRANBERRY-APPLE CHUTNEY

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 3 minutes. Carefully stir in all remaining ingredients except walnuts; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until mixture reaches desired thickness, 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally., Serve warm or cold. Stir in walnuts before serving.

SPICED GOLDEN RAISINS & ORANGES

Steps:

• Combine the sugar & water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
• Add the allspice, ginger, lemon juice, cinnamon sticks, & raisins. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes or until the syrup has thickened.
• Remove the cinnamon sticks then transfer syrup to a bowl, refrigerate for 10 minutes.
• Cut the peel & pith from the oranges. Slice into 1/2 inch rounds then cut into quarters. Place into a medium glass bowl. (Make sure to remove any seeds).
• Pour the cooled syrup & raisins over the oranges & gently stir to coat. Chill for 2 hours before serving.