Ingredients (organic if possible):

• 16 oz. fresh cranberries
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped fine
• 1 apple chopped fine
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• Dash nutmeg
• Dash salt

Simple Directions:

1. Combine cranberries and 1 cup of water in a large stewpot and heat until boiling.

2. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

3. Add the rest of the ingredients, stir well and refrigerate overnight.

Notes: This cranberry relish recipe makes a large batch – enough for a Thanksgiving table – and can easily be cut in half. The sauce will last for days in the refrigerator and is a smart dish to make ahead.

image: Owl Pacino