Oats Free Cranberry Sauce with Orange & Ginger
Tart cranberries, bright citrus, warming ginger, and a whisper of cinnamon come together in a sauce that tastes far more sophisticated than the effort required. Every ingredient here is naturally free from grains of any kind — no hidden fillers, no thickening agents, nothing to second-guess on the label. That's actually a bigger deal than it sounds, because many store-bought cranberry sauces and even homemade versions sneak in unexpected additives that can catch people off guard. Here, honey does the sweetening, fresh orange juice provides the liquid base, and the cranberries themselves supply all the natural pectin needed to set the sauce beautifully as it chills. The hit of fresh grated ginger gives it a lively, almost festive edge that makes it work just as well spooned over roasted chicken or pork as it does alongside a holiday spread. A touch of turmeric adds subtle warmth and a gorgeous depth of color without competing with the other flavors. Make a jar ahead of time and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week long.
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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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