Lupin Free Cranberry Sauce with Orange & Ginger
Tart cranberries, bright citrus, and a gentle warmth from fresh ginger and cinnamon — this sauce is the kind of thing that makes a holiday table feel genuinely special. Every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, which is great news if you're navigating store-bought condiments that sometimes sneak in unexpected legume-based thickeners or fillers. Honey does the sweetening, fresh orange juice brings the acidity, and the spices layer in just enough complexity to keep it interesting without overwhelming the fruit. The cranberries burst and thicken naturally as they cook, so there's no need for any additives or stabilizers to get that perfect, spoonable consistency. A touch of orange zest and optional vanilla stirred in at the end gives the finished sauce a fragrant, almost jammy quality that store-bought versions rarely achieve. It comes together in one saucepan and gets even better after a rest in the fridge, making it an ideal make-ahead addition to any spread.
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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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