Tree Nut Free Cranberry Sauce with Orange & Ginger
Bright, tangy, and warmly spiced, this homemade cranberry sauce is the kind of thing that makes store-bought versions feel like a real compromise. Fresh orange juice and zest bring a citrusy lift, while grated ginger, cinnamon, and a whisper of turmeric add layers of warmth that feel genuinely special. Honey sweetens everything naturally, so the flavor is rounded and complex rather than one-note sugary. The whole thing comes together in a single saucepan — just bring it to a gentle boil, let the cranberries burst and the sauce thicken, then stir in the zest and let it chill until it sets beautifully. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, which means no stressful label-reading or worrying about shared processing facilities that can make packaged condiments tricky. It's equally at home spooned over a holiday roast, swirled into yogurt, or spread across a leftover turkey sandwich the next day.
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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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