Dried Cherry Cranberry Sauce
Brighten up your holiday table with this vibrant and tangy Dried Cherry Cranberry Sauce, a delightful twist on a classic recipe. Bursting with the bold flavors of fresh cranberries and sweet dried cherries, this sauce is elevated with a zesty infusion of fresh orange juice, a hint of citrusy orange zest, and the warm spice of a cinnamon stick. Perfectly balanced with just the right amount of sweetness, it thickens into a luscious texture as it simmers, making it an irresistible accompaniment to roasted turkey, ham, or any festive spread. With a quick prep time of just 5 minutes and only 20 minutes on the stove, this crowd-pleaser is simple to make yet rich in flavor. Make it ahead of time to let the flavors meld beautifully and serve it chilled or at room temperature for an unforgettable side dish that will have your guests coming back for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Fresh cranberries
- 1 cup Dried cherries
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Orange juice
- 0.5 cup Water
- 1 tsp Orange zest
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 1 pinch Pinch of salt
Instructions
Rinse the fresh cranberries under cold water and set them aside to drain.
In a medium saucepan, combine the dried cherries, granulated sugar, orange juice, water, and orange zest.
Add the cinnamon stick and a pinch of salt to the saucepan.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
Add the rinsed cranberries to the saucepan and reduce the heat to medium-low.
Cook the mixture for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries begin to burst and the sauce thickens.
Remove the saucepan from heat and discard the cinnamon stick.
Allow the cranberry sauce to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to a serving dish or an airtight container if storing.
Refrigerate the sauce for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
168 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 33 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.4 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.4 g | ||
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 16 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 142 mg | 3% | |
*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.
