Quick Fresh Ginger Cranberry Orange Sauce
This quick fresh ginger cranberry orange sauce is ready in 15 minutes and uses simple ingredients for a tangy, sweet, and spicy flavor. Perfect for weeknights or holidays, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to make.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Condiment
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Fresh cranberries, 12 ounces (340g)
- Granulated sugar, ¾ cup (150g)
- Fresh orange juice, ½ cup (120ml)
- Fresh orange zest, 1 tablespoon (about 1 large orange worth)
- Fresh ginger, 2 tablespoons (about a 2-inch piece), peeled and grated
- Water, ¼ cup (60ml)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients first. Zest and juice your orange. Peel and grate the ginger. Measure out sugar and water.
- Combine everything in the saucepan. Add fresh cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, grated ginger, water, and a pinch of salt to a medium saucepan. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until cranberries start to soften and pop.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most cranberries have burst and sauce coats the back of a spoon.
- Test for sweetness and adjust. Add more sugar if desired or extra orange juice if too sweet.
- Remove from heat and cool for 5-10 minutes. Sauce will thicken as it cools.
- Transfer to a serving dish or storage container. Serve immediately or refrigerate.
Notes
For a smoother sauce, blend with an immersion blender after cooling. Sauce can be made ahead and actually tastes better after a day or two in the fridge. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Freezes well for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 15
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 2
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