Cranberry Tangerine Sauce with Apples Almonds
Brighten up your holiday table with a zesty twist on a classic side dish: Cranberry Tangerine Sauce with Apples and Almonds. This vibrant recipe combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with the sweet, citrusy punch of freshly pureed tangerines, balanced by the crisp sweetness of diced Granny Smith apple. A touch of cinnamon and honey adds warm, aromatic depth, while toasted slivered almonds provide a satisfying crunch. Quick and easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, this sauce is perfect as a festive side dish for roasted turkey or pork, or even as a flavorful topping for desserts and yogurt. Bursting with seasonal flavors and textures, it's a refreshing upgrade to traditional cranberry sauce that your guests will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 2 whole tangerines
- 1 whole granny smith apple
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup water
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.33 cup toasted slivered almonds
- 1 teaspoon tangerine zest
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
Rinse the cranberries under cold running water and set aside.
Using a microplane or zester, finely zest one of the tangerines to yield 1 teaspoon of zest. Set aside.
Peel both tangerines and separate the segments, removing any seeds. Place the segments in a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth. This should yield about 1/3 cup of tangerine puree.
Peel and core the Granny Smith apple, then finely dice it into small pieces.
In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, tangerine puree, diced apple, sugar, water, and ground cinnamon.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Cook for 15-18 minutes, or until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the tangerine zest, honey, and toasted slivered almonds.
Allow the sauce to cool to room temperature before serving. It can also be chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Serve as a side dish or condiment alongside roasted meats, or use as a topping for desserts or yogurt.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1200 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.9 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 18 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 264.4 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.8 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 219.8 g | ||
| Protein | 11.2 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 228 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1028 mg | 22% | |
*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.
