Paraben Free Cranberry Sauce with Orange & Ginger
Bright, tangy cranberries meet fresh-squeezed orange juice, warm ginger, and a whisper of cinnamon in a sauce that tastes genuinely homemade in the best possible way. Store-bought condiments and sauces are notorious for hiding synthetic preservatives and fragrance-adjacent additives that people avoiding parabens work hard to steer clear of — making a from-scratch version like this one a genuinely smart swap. Every ingredient here is straightforward and recognizable: real fruit, honey, spices, and citrus zest, with nothing processed or ambiguous in the mix. The fresh ginger and turmeric add a subtle warmth and depth that elevates this well beyond a basic holiday side. As the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens on the stove, the whole kitchen fills with a citrusy, spiced aroma that's hard to resist. It sets up beautifully in the fridge and works just as well spooned over roasted meats as it does alongside a holiday 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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