Spiced Tea Cranberry Sauce
Elevate your holiday table with this vibrant and aromatic Spiced Tea Cranberry Sauce, a delightful twist on the classic side dish. Infused with the warm, bold flavors of spiced black tea, cinnamon, cloves, and a hint of orange zest, this sauce strikes the perfect balance between tart and sweet. Fresh cranberries simmer gently in a fragrant tea base, creating a velvety texture that bursts with holiday cheer. Quick and easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, this unique cranberry sauce can be made ahead and served chilled or at room temperature, making it perfect for stress-free entertaining. A must-have addition to Thanksgiving or Christmas feasts, this recipe is ideal for anyone looking to add depth and sophistication to the traditional cranberry pairing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 3 cups water
- 2 pieces spiced black tea bags
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.125 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Rinse the fresh cranberries under cold water and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a simmer over medium heat.
Add the spiced black tea bags to the saucepan and steep for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags and discard.
Add the granulated sugar to the saucepan, stirring until it dissolves completely.
Stir in the orange juice, orange zest, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt.
Add the cranberries to the saucepan. Increase heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Cook the cranberries, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until the berries burst and the sauce thickens slightly.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the cranberry sauce cool to room temperature. The sauce will thicken more as it cools.
Transfer the cranberry sauce to a serving dish or an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
188 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 324 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.4 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.7 g | ||
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 391 mg | 8% | |
*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.
