Cranberry Pomegranate Sauce
Elevate your holiday table with this vibrant Cranberry Pomegranate Sauce that's bursting with festive flavors and textures. Made with fresh cranberries, tangy pomegranate juice, and a hint of orange zest, this sauce is sweetened to perfection and delicately spiced with ground cinnamon. The addition of juicy pomegranate seeds adds a delightful crunch and a pop of color, making it as stunning as it is delicious. Quick and easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, this homemade sauce pairs beautifully with roasted turkey, ham, or even as a topping for desserts and baked brie. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, it's the perfect make-ahead side dish to impress your guests.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1 cup pomegranate juice
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup pomegranate seeds (arils)
- 0.5 cup water
Instructions
Rinse the cranberries under cold water and discard any that are soft or bruised.
In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, pomegranate juice, water, and granulated sugar.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves.
Reduce the heat to medium and let the mixture simmer for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
Stir in the orange zest and ground cinnamon. Simmer for another 1-2 minutes to blend the flavors.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly.
Stir in the pomegranate seeds (arils) for added texture and flavor.
Transfer the sauce to a serving dish or airtight container. Allow it to cool completely before refrigerating.
Serve chilled or at room temperature with your favorite holiday dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
962 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.6 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 50 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 248.1 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.4 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 214.5 g | ||
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 73 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 717 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
