Eosinophilic Esophagitis Friendly Cranberry Sauce with Orange & Ginger
Managing eosinophilic esophagitis means scrutinizing every ingredient label, and store-bought cranberry sauces are often loaded with corn syrup, artificial flavors, and preservatives that can make that job even harder. This homemade version keeps things beautifully simple — fresh or frozen cranberries, real orange juice, honey, and a handful of warming spices you can verify yourself. The ginger and cinnamon add depth without relying on any of the common trigger ingredients that make holiday cooking so stressful for EoE households. As the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens on the stovetop, the orange zest and a touch of turmeric pull everything together into something that tastes genuinely special. It sets up perfectly after a quick chill, giving you that glossy, spoonable consistency that makes it ideal alongside a main dish or spread over something simple. Best of all, you know exactly what went into every spoonful — no guesswork, no fine print.
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8 servings
- 12 oz fresh or frozen cranberries
- ½ cup fresh orange juice (from about 2 medium oranges)
- 1 tsp orange zest
- ¼ cup water
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 pinch salt
- ¼ tsp pure vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the cranberries, orange juice, water, honey, grated ginger, ground cinnamon, turmeric, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir to combine.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10–12 minutes, until most of the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.
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