Cranberry Compote

Cranberry Compote

This is my mom's specialty at Christmas - and I love it!

She makes me this every year and it would not be the holidays

without this delicious cranberry delight!!

You can serve this on the side of your turkey like you would

the traditional way - or top soft cream cheese for a delectable

cracker spread - or put it in a graham cracker pie crust with

dollops of luscious whipped cream!

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Mmmmmm.....next weekend is Family Christmas at my parents

and my mouth is watering thinking about this special beloved dish!

Cranberry Compote
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2 tart apples, peel & slice
1 pkg. fresh cranberries
1-1/4 c sugar
1 c golden raisins
1/4 c orange juice
1 t grated orange peel
1 t salt
1/4 t allspice
1/4 t cinnamon
1 can sliced peaches, drain
1 can apricots halves, drain
1 c pecans, chopped
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In a saucepan, combine 1st nine ingredients.
Bring to boil - reduce heat - simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
Add peaches and apricots - mix well. Stir in pecans.
May serve warm - over vanilla bean ice cream would be divine!
Serve chilled in so many delicious ways!
Confession: My mom adds twice the amounts of apricots
because I love them soooo much!
Enjoy!
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I am linking to the following foodie sites:
Prairie Story Thursday Recipe Swap
Tasty Traditions Thursday
Foodie Friday
Food on Friday
Friday Favorites

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and a Christmas Blog Hop

from one of my favorite sites:

Holiday Haven

Faithfulness Tea

FAITH is being sure of what we hope for

and certain of what we do not see.

Hebrews 11:1

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We live by FAITH and not by sight.

II Corinthians 5:7

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Without FAITH it is impossible to please God,

because anyone who comes to Him must believe

that He exists and that He rewards those who

earnestly seek Him.

Hebrews 11:6

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Make every effort to add to your FAITH goodness;

and to goodness, knowledge, and to knowledge, self-control;

and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;

and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness,

love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they

will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your

knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

II Peter 1:5-8

For our tea party today I am serving a little buttery cookie.
They melt in your mouth and are perfect for a steamy cup of tea.
I love these cookies because they are so versatile!
You can add any color or shape sprinkles to the top.

Classic Spritz Cookies
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1 1/2 c (3 sticks) butter, softened
1 c sugar
1 egg
1 t vanilla
3 1/2 c flour
colored sugar or sprinkles
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Directions:
1.
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Beat butter until creamy. Add sugar, egg and vanilla; beat well.
Add flour, 1 cup at a time; mix well. Dough will be soft; do not refrigerate.
2.
Fill Cookie Press, fitted with disk of your choice, with dough.
Press dough onto baking sheet 1 inch apart.
Decorate cookies with colored sugar or sprinkles, if desired.
3.
Bake 10-12 minutes or until firm but not brown.
Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet. Remove to wire rack.
Repeat with remaining dough.
Yield: 6-7 dozen cookies
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I am linking to my favorite tea parties...
Tuesday Tea Party
Tea Cup Tuesday
Tea Time Tuesday
Tea Time Tuesday Teapot & Tea Things Tuesdays
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and my favorite foodie sites...
Tuesdays At The Table Tempt My Tummy Tuesdays
What's Cooking Wednesday
Prairie Story Thursday Recipe Swap
Tasty Traditions Thursday
Foodie Friday
Food on Friday Friday Favorites

Celebration of Life Anniversary

Concetta Perfetto Lynch

Beloved Grandmother

Today is the one-year anniversary of my

one-in-a-million nanny going home to be with the Lord.

It is a time of great rejoicing and great saddness for our family.

Rejoicing knowing she is with the Lord,

but sad that she is not home with us.

The Christmas season was always her favorite time of year

and she always made it brighter

and more special for all of her loved ones.

She could do that.

Turn the ordinary into something spectacular ~

the mundane into magnificence.

Please link here

Leaving A Legacy

to view my post from last year

honoring the life of a beautiful woman of God.