| 12 ounces | fresh cranberries |
| 2/3 cups | goji berries |
| 1/4 cup | chopped dried apricots |
| 1 | medium shallot, chopped |
| 1 cup | apple cider |
| 2/3 cup | sugar |
| 2 tbsp | maple syrup |
| 1 1/2 tbsp | fresh grated ginger |
| 1 tsp | ground cinnamon |
| pinch cayenne pepper | |
| pinch allspice | |
| 1/2 tsp | salt |
| 1/3 cup | chopped walnuts |
| zest of one orange |
Makes about 3 1/2 cups
Combine cranberries, goji berries, apricots and shallots in a saucepan. Add cider and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then turn down to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes, or until the goji berries are soft and plump, and the cranberries pop. Stir in sugar, maple syrup, spices and salt. Cook 5 minutes longer. Adjust seasonings, remove from heat, and stir in walnuts and orange zest. Cool to room temperature. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Per serving (2 Tbsp/34g-wt.): 50 calories (5 from fat), 1g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 45mg sodium, 12g total carbohydrate (1g dietary fiber, 10g sugar), 0g protein
Source: www.wholefoodsmarket.com
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