Versatile Cranberry Orange Filling Recipe

Basic Cranberry Orange Filling

Makes about 5 cups

1 medium orange
1 12 oz. package fresh or frozen cranberries (3 cups)
2 cups sugar
1 cup orange juice

1. Cut the orange into eights, place the pieces in the food processor, and process, scraping the sides once, until very finely chopped.
2. Transfer the orange to a medium saucepan.
3. Add the cranberries, sugar, and orange juice.
4. Stir to mix.
5. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
   When the mixture is at a full boil, turn the heat to low.
6. Simmer, mashing the berries with a potato masher, and stirring occasionally for 10 minutes.
7. Remove the pan from heat; let cool thoroughly.
8. The filling will thicken upon cooling.