Cranberry Sweet and Sour Sauce
Elevate your dishes with this vibrant Cranberry Sweet and Sour Sauce—a perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors with a hint of umami from soy sauce and a kick of garlic and fresh ginger. Made with fresh or frozen cranberries, orange juice, and a touch of honey and brown sugar, this sauce simmers to a luscious texture and gets an extra zing from apple cider vinegar. A cornstarch slurry ensures the perfect thickness, making it ideal as a glaze for roasted meats, a dipping sauce for holiday appetizers, or a tangy topping for veggies. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile and festive sauce is a must-have for your dinner table or holiday spread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 0.5 cups water
- 0.5 cups orange juice
- 0.25 cups honey
- 0.25 cups brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
Combine the cranberries, water, and orange juice in a medium saucepan. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Stir in the honey, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth to form a slurry.
Slowly add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the sauce reaches your desired thickness.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool slightly. If you prefer a smoother texture, use an immersion blender to puree the sauce or transfer it to a blender.
Serve warm as a glaze, sauce, or dip. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
619 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 724 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 156.6 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 111.4 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 92 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 726 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.
