MSG Free Cranberry Sauce with Orange & Ginger
Bright, tangy, and warmly spiced, this cranberry sauce is the kind of thing that makes people hover around the kitchen asking what smells so good. Fresh cranberries simmer down with squeezed orange juice, honey, and a hit of grated ginger until the whole pot turns into something glossy, jammy, and deeply flavorful. A touch of cinnamon and turmeric round out the spice without overpowering the fruit, and a swirl of orange zest stirred in at the end keeps everything tasting fresh and vibrant. Store-bought cranberry sauces are a surprisingly common hiding spot for additives and flavor enhancers you didn't sign up for — making from scratch the obvious move when you want full control over what's on the table. Every single ingredient here is whole and recognizable, so there's no guesswork involved. The sauce thickens beautifully as it chills, making it easy to prep ahead and pull straight from the fridge when you need it. Whether it's spooned over a holiday roast or dolloped onto a leftover sandwich the next day, this one earns a permanent spot in the rotation.
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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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