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Bright Make-Ahead Cranberry Orange Ginger Sauce

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This bright, bold cranberry sauce features fresh ginger and orange zest for a sophisticated twist. Make it up to a week ahead for a stress-free holiday side dish that’s naturally gluten-free and vegan.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz (340 g) fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Zest and juice the orange. Set zest aside. Juice orange to get 1/2 cup juice, strain seeds.
  2. Grate fresh ginger finely with a microplane or box grater to get 1 tablespoon.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, orange juice, maple syrup, brown sugar, water, salt, and cinnamon stick. Do not add zest or ginger yet.
  4. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until cranberries start to pop.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and liquid reduces slightly.
  6. Remove cinnamon stick. Stir in orange zest and grated ginger. Cook for 1-2 more minutes.
  7. Test consistency: sauce should coat the back of a spoon. If too thin, simmer 2-3 more minutes.
  8. Remove from heat and let cool completely in the pan (about 30 minutes). Transfer to a clean glass jar or airtight container. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving, or up to 1 week ahead.

Notes

Add ginger at the end to keep it bright. Sauce thickens as it cools. Can be frozen for up to 3 months. For a smoother sauce, pulse with an immersion blender after cooking.

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