Paxton Raspberry Salad Cranberry Sauce
Brighten up your holiday table with this vibrant Paxton Raspberry Salad Cranberry Sauce, a perfect blend of tart cranberries and sweet, juicy raspberries. This quick and easy recipe combines fresh ingredients like orange juice and zest to create a citrusy, aromatic twist, while the gentle simmering process bursts the cranberries into a deliciously thick and textured sauce. Finished with a touch of fresh raspberries and optional mint garnish, this vivid side dish is as versatile as it is beautiful—ideal as a complement to roasted meats, a topping for crisp salads, or even a sweet-tart drizzle over desserts. With only 25 minutes from prep to plate, this refreshing yet festive dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Fresh cranberries
- 6 ounces Fresh raspberries
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Orange juice
- 0.25 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 4 leaves Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the cranberries and raspberries thoroughly under cold water. Set the raspberries aside for later use.
In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, granulated sugar, orange juice, and water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the cranberries burst and the mixture starts to thicken slightly.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the cranberry mixture cool for 5 minutes.
Gently fold in the fresh raspberries and orange zest, being careful not to mash the raspberries completely.
Transfer the sauce to a serving dish and allow it to cool to room temperature. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.
Optional: Garnish with fresh mint leaves for a pop of color and added aroma before serving.
Serve alongside your favorite holiday dishes or as a topping for salads or desserts.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
879 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.0 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 10 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 225.3 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.3 g | 87% | |
| Total Sugars | 182.3 g | ||
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 91 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 773 mg | 16% | |
*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.
