1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 12-ounce bag of cranberries, fresh or frozen (no need to defrost)
A pinch of salt
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 teaspoon minced ginger
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, to taste
2 large slices white bread, crusts removed, bread torn into small pieces (approximately one cup, packed, or 2 ounces of bread, can sub 1/2 cup of plain breadcrumbs)
2 Tbsp milk
A generous 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
1 egg
1 1/4 pounds ground turkey
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 scant teaspoon fennel seeds
Flour for dusting (optional)
Vegetable oil