Orange-Spiced Cranberry Sauce
This orange-spiced cranberry sauce recipe is the perfect way to dress up your Thanksgiving table. It's bright, tangy and a welcome change from traditional cranberry sauce.
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh cranberries
- 3/4 cup raw sugar or light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/4 tsp Season with Spice's ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp of Season with Spice's ground Ceylon cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp of ground clove
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- A squeeze of lemon juice optional, but it adds a refreshing note
- For a fancier version add in a swirl of bourbon or port.
Instructions
- Combine cranberries and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Mix well and as the sugar starts to dissolve, about 2 to 3 minutes, add water along with orange juice, zest, spices (and Bourbon or Port if using).
- Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer. Cook mixture gently for about 12-15 minutes, stirring frequently. Continue to cook until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Finally, squeeze in some fresh lemon juice.
- Remove from heat, cover pan, and let cool for at least 30 minutes before serving. Or you can prepare the sauce a few days ahead, and then store in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Make this Orange-Spiced Cranberry Sauce any time of the year as a filling in cookies and cakes and bars, as a jam for your morning toast or bagel, or as a side for pork chops or another meat dish.
Nutrition
Serving: 150gCalories: 389kcalCarbohydrates: 96gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 11mgPotassium: 209mgFiber: 6gSugar: 84gVitamin A: 153IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
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