Holiday Whole Cranberry Sauce W a Twist
Elevate your holiday table with this vibrant and flavorful Holiday Whole Cranberry Sauce with a Twist! This homemade cranberry sauce combines tart fresh cranberries with the lively zest of orange juice and the earthy sweetness of maple syrup for a perfectly balanced burst of flavor. Infused with warm spices like cinnamon and ginger, and finished with an optional garnish of jewel-like pomegranate arils, this sauce brings a festive and modern twist to a traditional favorite. Quick and easy to make in just 20 minutes, it’s a must-have side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas, pairing beautifully with turkey, ham, and all your holiday favorites.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 0.5 cups orange juice
- 0.5 cups water
- 0.5 cups maple syrup
- 0.25 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 pinch of salt
- 0.25 cups pomegranate arils (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the cranberries thoroughly under cold water and discard any that are soft or damaged.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine orange juice, water, maple syrup, and granulated sugar over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Add the cranberries to the saucepan along with the orange zest, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and a pinch of salt.
Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Stir occasionally.
Once the cranberries begin to pop (after about 5-7 minutes), reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
As the cranberries cook, they will break down slightly, creating a thick and textured sauce. If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can gently mash some of the cranberries with the back of a spoon.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the cranberry sauce cool to room temperature. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.
Transfer the cranberry sauce to a serving dish or storage container, and garnish with optional pomegranate arils for an extra festive touch.
Serve chilled or at room temperature alongside your holiday meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
868 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.8 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 162 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 224.8 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.2 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 189.3 g | ||
| Protein | 3.7 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 76 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 678 mg | 14% | |
*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.
