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Best Easy Cranberry Orange Sauce with Fresh Ginger

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This easy fresh ginger cranberry orange sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, with a warm gingery finish that makes holiday meals special. Ready in just 20 minutes with simple ingredients, it’s a game-changer for your holiday table.

Ingredients

  • Fresh cranberries (12 oz or 340g)
  • Granulated sugar (¾ cup or 150g)
  • Fresh orange juice (½ cup or 120ml)
  • Orange zest (1 tablespoon)
  • Fresh ginger (1 tablespoon, grated)
  • Water (¼ cup or 60ml)
  • Pinch of salt (about ⅛ teaspoon)

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients first. Zest your orange before juicing it. Grate your ginger using a microplane. Measure out your sugar and water.
  2. Combine everything in the saucepan. Add the fresh cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, grated ginger, water, and a pinch of salt to your medium saucepan. Give it a quick stir.
  3. Bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. You’ll hear the cranberries start to pop. Stir occasionally. Once it reaches a rolling boil, reduce the heat to medium-low.
  4. Simmer until the cranberries burst. Let it cook gently for about 10 minutes, stirring every minute or so. The mixture should look like a loose jam.
  5. Test the consistency. Dip your spoon in and run your finger down the back. If the sauce holds its shape for a second before sliding down, it’s done.
  6. Remove from heat and let it cool. Pour the sauce into a heat-safe bowl or jar. Let it cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate.

Notes

The flavors deepen and meld overnight, making it taste even better the next day. For a smoother sauce, use an immersion blender for 5 seconds after cooking. Don’t skip the salt – it balances the sweetness and acidity. If you want a tarter sauce, reduce sugar to ½ cup.

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