Cranberry Sauce

2 cups sugar

1 pound cranberries

2 cups water

 

Combine sugar and water in multi-cooker. Set heat control at 250°. When mixture boils, turn heat control down until pilot light goes out. Simmer 5 minutes. Add cranberries and simmer until all skins pop. Allow to cool before serving. 6-8 servings.

STEAM Kettle Only

Vegetables:

Pour 2 cups water in multi-cooker. Set heat control at 250°. Remove handle from basket. Place vegetables in steam/fry basket and attach basket to multi-cooker rim with steaming hook. Then cover and steam 10 to 15 minutes longer than the boiling time. (See page 17). Add additional water if necessary.

Fish:

Pour 1 or 2 cups water, wine, or herb-flavored broth into multi-cooker. Set heat control at 250°. Remove handle from basket. Place one layer of fish fillets in steam/fry basket and attach basket to multi-cooker rim with steam- ing hook. Then cover and steam 5 to 10 minutes or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.

Fluffy Rice

2 cups rice

4 cups water

Place rice and water in multi-cooker. Set heat control at 250°. Cover and bring to a vigorous boil. Turn heat control down until pilot light goes out and simmer 15 minutes. Remove cover and allow rice to steam dry to desired consistency. Do not stir rice. Lift gently with a fork when testing for consistency. 6-8 servings.

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Presto Electric multi-cooker manual Cranberry Sauce, Fluffy Rice, Steam Kettle Only, Vegetables, Fish

Electric multi-cooker specifications

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