Sesame Free Cranberry Sauce with Orange & Ginger
Tart cranberries, bright citrus, and a warming kick of fresh ginger come together in a sauce that tastes far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. The honey adds a gentle floral sweetness that balances the natural acidity of the cranberries beautifully, while a pinch of turmeric gives the whole thing a gorgeous, jewel-toned depth. Store-bought cranberry sauce can be a minefield of unexpected additives, but every single ingredient here is clean, straightforward, and easy to verify. The method is simple — just one saucepan, a gentle boil, and a little patience while the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens into something glossy and spoonable. A stir of orange zest at the end keeps the citrus flavor fresh and fragrant rather than cooked-down and flat. It sets up beautifully in the fridge and works just as well spooned over roasted meats as it does alongside a holiday spread. Make a batch 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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