Spiced Cranberry Sauce
Elevate your holiday table this year with our irresistible Spiced Cranberry Sauce! Bursting with fresh cranberries and layered with the warm, aromatic flavors of cinnamon, clove, and ginger, this recipe adds a festive, gourmet twist to the traditional cranberry sauce. Sweetened with a duo of granulated and brown sugar, and brightened with orange juice and zest, this side dish strikes the perfect balance between tart and sweet. A touch of vanilla extract enhances the depth of flavor, making it a true crowd-pleaser. Ready in just 20 minutes, this homemade cranberry sauce is perfect for Thanksgiving or any holiday feast, and it's even better once chilled to let the flavors meld beautifully. Serve it alongside turkey, ham, or as a topping for desserts—this versatile recipe will become a seasonal favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Fresh cranberries
- 0.5 cups Orange juice
- 0.5 cups Water
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups Brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.125 teaspoons Ground clove
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoons Orange zest
- 0.125 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
Rinse the cranberries under cold water and set them aside.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine orange juice, water, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Stir well and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Once the mixture starts to simmer, add the cranberries, cinnamon, clove, ginger, and salt. Stir to combine.
Allow the mixture to come to a gentle boil and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and orange zest.
Let the sauce cool to room temperature. As it cools, it will continue to thicken.
Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving for the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled or at room temperature alongside your favorite holiday dishes. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
939 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 317 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 242.0 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.9 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 210.3 g | ||
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 94 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 572 mg | 12% | |
*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.
