Spicy Cranberries
Add a bold twist to your holiday table with this Spicy Cranberries recipe, a vibrant fusion of tangy, sweet, and fiery flavors. Fresh cranberries are simmered to perfection with granulated and brown sugar, fresh orange juice, and warming spices like cinnamon and ginger, creating a luscious sauce with hints of zest and heat. A pinch of crushed red pepper flakes transforms this classic dish into a flavor-packed side that pairs beautifully with roast meats or as a unique topping for baked brie and crostini. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and versatile recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any occasion that calls for a touch of festive flair.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 0.5 cups water
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups brown sugar
- 0.25 cups fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoons orange zest
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
Instructions
Rinse the cranberries thoroughly under cold water and pick out any that are bruised or damaged.
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugars dissolve completely.
Add the cranberries to the saucepan and reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir to coat the cranberries in the sugar mixture.
Stir in the fresh orange juice, orange zest, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, crushed red pepper flakes, and salt. Mix well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, and cook for 10-12 minutes or until the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool for 10 minutes. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.
Transfer the spicy cranberries to a serving dish or an airtight container. Let cool completely before covering and refrigerating if not serving immediately.
Serve the spicy cranberries chilled or at room temperature as a side dish, spread, or topping of your choice. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
903 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 611 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 235.5 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 205.0 g | ||
| Protein | 2.0 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 87 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 454 mg | 10% | |
*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.
