Donna's Cranberry Citrus Port Sauce and Sunshine Basil Green Tea

Hello from the Sunshine State!  I know many of you live in parts of the country that have been hit by snow already and so I want to offer you a little bit of sunshine in the form of recipes.  The port sauce is so easy to make and just in time for Thanksgiving.  While making the sauce, you may want to enjoy a glass of chilled basil green tea - it is very refreshing and the basil adds a subtly minty flavor.  Enjoy!  Best, Donna:

Donna's Cranberry Citrus Port Sauce

Ingredients:

One 12 ounce package cranberries, washed and drained

1½ cups sugar

½ teaspoon salt

½ cup red port

½ cup white port

2 Tablespoons citrus juice (choose lemon, lime, or orange)

Zest of entire citrus (choose lemon, lime, or orange)

Method:

Mix together all ingredients in tall saucepan.  Heat on medium high, stirring constantly for 15 – 20 minutes or until berries have ruptured and the mixture has thickened.  Place into jars and seal.

Makes 24 ounces (or 3 eight ounce jars).

Donna's Sunshine Basil Green Tea

Ingredients:

2 – 4 green tea bags, depending upon tea strength desired

2 quarts cold water

1 sprig fresh basil

Method:

Place tea bags and water in ½ gallon Ball jar, cover and place upside down in sunny place.  Let sit in the sunshine for 2 – 4 hours.  Add basil sprig and refrigerate.

Serves 6 – 8.

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