Orange Marshmallow Mimosas

Orange Marshmallow Mimosa perfect for a holiday brunch or Christmas morning.:: Orange Marshmallow Mimosas ::

Cheers friends to the holidays! This month has been very busy, but we are planning to slow down, take a breather and enjoy a little downtime with this recipe for Orange Marshmallow Mimosas.  I love this time of the year, but with any holiday, you can get wrapped up in the hustle and bustle.  Sara and I have enjoyed you all stopping by, commenting, and liking our little Simply Happenstance.  We are very thankful this year for the support, but we will be taking a little break starting next week to enjoy this holiday season with our family.  I am looking forward to enjoying the good food, the good cheer, the smiling faces, and a couple of these Orange Marshmallow Mimosas on Christmas Day.  We hope you try them too!

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Cranberry Sauce

 

Cranberry Sauce for Thanksgiving.

:: Cranberry Sauce ::

**Gobble Gobble**

We are just days away from enjoying our yummy and thankful Turkey dinners.

I enjoy this time baking desserts.  I have yet to host an actual Thanksgiving.

I am the eldest of 5 sisters and a brother. Yes I know a big family.

If I am not visiting my husband on Thanksgiving at the fire station {he is off this year hooray!}.

I am visiting either Shane’s family or mine for holidays.

I would love to host {{hint, hint}}.

Brandy and cranberries for Cranberry Sauce

Though I am not, I am required to bring a few things to dinner.

One of my favorites is my Cranberry Sauce.

Either you like the gelatine type sauce or you don’t.

Mine is not from the can and it is a little chunky.

Just how I like it.

Perfect for left overs {we don’t have any since we don’t host}

or for the Turkey sandwiches you can make for lunch via sliced meat

or even better with the real thing.

I think the sauce is a healthier side than a huge pile of gravy, and its home made!

Orange zest for easy Cranberry Sauce

Here is what is needed:

*2 packages of fresh cranberries

{I actually think Ocean Spray’s Cranberries are the best, but Trader Joe’s are good too.}

*1 cup of sugar {healthier, I know questionable but these little guys are tart}

*1 cup of Brandy {a must and the alcohol burns off so no need to worry}

*3 tablespoons of Orange Peel

You then fully rinse and throw out any berries that are punctured or bad.

Lay the berries in a 9×13 inch pan and heat the oven to 325 degrees.

You will then use a place the 3 tablespoons of orange peel over the cranberries,

along with the sugar and brandy.

Once you have placed all the ingredients into the pan mix everything together.

Fold the berries into the mixture and then place into the oven.

It usually takes about an hour for the liquid to evaporate.

While the sauce is cooking your home will smell heavenly.

The oranges and the cranberries cooking are the essence of holiday!

Once you have noticed most of the liquid has evaporated,

pull the pan out of the oven and let it rest for a half and hour.

Spoon your sauce into a storage bag or tupperware.

Make ahead and freeze for up coming events or place in the fridge for three days max.

Great for impressing guests and even better than the molded kind in a can.

Enjoy!!!