Winter-Spiced Cranberry Sauce Recipe
A cozy and flavorful Winter-Spiced Cranberry Sauce, perfectly balancing tart cranberries with warm spices, orange zest, and maple syrup. This easy stovetop recipe yields a thick, luscious sauce ideal for holiday meals or as a sweet and tangy condiment year-round.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 14 servings (1 & 3/4 cups)
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 orange, zested and juiced
- 3 whole star anise
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place all the cranberries, sugar, maple syrup, orange zest and juice, star anise, cinnamon sticks, and kosher salt into a small saucepan.
- Bring to Boil: Turn the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar and prevent sticking.
- Simmer Sauce: Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the sauce for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring frequently until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Cool and Remove Spices: Remove the saucepan from heat, allow the sauce to cool. As it cools, the sauce will thicken further. Take out the cinnamon sticks and star anise before serving.
- Serving and Storage: Serve the sauce warm or chilled. Once cooled completely, transfer to an airtight jar and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks, or heat gently before serving. Properly canned sauce can be stored in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.
Notes
- Make Ahead: The sauce can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks and served cold or reheated.
- Long-Term Storage: When properly canned, store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight for up to 6 months.
- Reheating: Warm sauce by simmering for 5 minutes on the stovetop for best flavor and texture.
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