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Easy Cranberry Orange Sauce with Fresh Ginger

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A bright, tart, and glossy cranberry sauce made with fresh orange juice, zest, and a kick of fresh ginger. This simple, from-scratch recipe is ready in under 20 minutes and serves as a perfect holiday side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces (340g) fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup (240ml) fresh orange juice
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • Zest from 1 large orange
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, finely minced or grated
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Wash the fresh cranberries, removing any stems or shriveled berries. Rinse and pat dry.
  2. Zest the orange, ensuring you only grate the orange part and avoid the bitter white pith.
  3. Juice the orange to yield approximately 1 cup of fresh juice.
  4. Peel and finely mince the fresh ginger root.
  5. In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, fresh orange juice, sugar, orange zest, minced ginger, and a pinch of salt. Stir to dissolve the sugar slightly.
  6. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally.
  7. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and let it simmer gently for 10-12 minutes. Stir every 2-3 minutes to prevent sticking.
  8. Continue simmering until about 70-80% of the cranberries have burst open.
  9. Remove the saucepan from the heat. The sauce will thicken as it cools.
  10. Let the sauce cool to room temperature in the pot, stirring occasionally.
  11. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

The sauce will thicken significantly as it cools and in the refrigerator. If it becomes too thick after storage, thin it with a little water or orange juice before serving. It can be made up to 2 weeks in advance and stored in the fridge, or frozen for up to 3 months. For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne or a slice of jalapeño while simmering.

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Keywords: cranberry sauce, orange sauce, ginger recipe, holiday side dish, Thanksgiving recipe, Christmas dinner, easy cranberry sauce, fresh cranberries, gluten-free, vegan

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