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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 shallot, finely chopped (about 2 teaspoons)
2 fresh sage leaves
1 teaspoon whole juniper berries
1 cup fresh or thawed cranberries
2/3 cup pure maple syrup
2/3 cup apple cider, plus more if needed
1/2 cup red-currant jelly
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
Pinch of freshly ground pepper
In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallot,
and cook until translucent, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Add
sage leaves and juniper berries; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add
cranberries, maple syrup, apple cider, jelly, salt and pepper. Raise
heat to medium-high, and simmer until cranberries are soft and starting
to burst, about 3 minutes.
Transfer cranberry mixture to a food processor, and puree until
smooth. Pass puree through a fine sieve into a small saucepan.
Return glaze to stove, and simmer gently over medium heat until
it has thickened, about 10 to 15 minutes; you should have about 1 1/4
cups. If glaze seems too thick, thin it with a little apple cider. Keep
warm until ready to use.
I was having a conversation with somebody recently about the different techniques we use in sewing clothes. So I began to make a list. I'm not talking about the basics like laying out a pattern, cutting, simple darts. They are important for sure, but I'm more...
This is an ongoing post, and I'll update it as I go The 2026 wardrobe contest organised by Sewing Pattern Review is the perfect opportunity for me to use up my (huge) stash and also to sew a new wardrobe after big weight loss over the last 12 months. I also need to...
..through the medium of Vintage Sewing Patterns. I discovered this classic deep in my stash recently. Apparently I was a size 12 back when I was 18 years old and sewed this the last time. I loved this pattern, especially the jacket which was so cool. I made it from a...
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