Winter-Spiced Cranberry Sauce
Winter-Spiced Cranberry Sauce elevates a traditional condiment to the next level. The addition of cinnamon, maple syrup and star anise brings a warmth and depth to an this Thanksgiving staple.
As simple to make as traditional cranberry sauce, you will definitely want this on your Thanksgiving table!
This is as easy as putting all of the ingredients in a saucepan and allowing it to simmer for 25 to 30 minutes until the cranberries have cooked down and the sauce has thickened. You’ll want to stir it frequently so it doesn’t burn or stick.
Let the cranberry sauce cool. Remove the cinnamon sticks and star anise and serve.
You can make this sauce up to 2 weeks ahead. Once it has cooled, transfer it to an airtight jar and refrigerate. Serve it cold or transfer to a saucepan and warm for about 5 minutes.
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Winter-Spiced Cranberry Sauce
Makes: 14 servings (1 & 3/4 cups)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
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
Place all ingredients into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir.
Once mixture has come to a boil, turn heat down to medium-low and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until the cranberries have cooked down and the sauce has thickened. Stir frequently.
Remove from heat and allow the cranberry sauce to cool. The sauce will thicken more as it cools. Remove cinnamon sticks and star anise. Serve.
Chef’s Notes:
Make Ahead Instructions: Once the cranberry sauce has cooled completely, transfer it to an airtight jar and refrigerate until ready to use (for up to 2 weeks). It can be used straight from the refrigerator. It can also be transfer to a saucepan and simmered for 5 minutes to heat through.
If the cranberry sauce is properly canned, it can be stored in a cool, dry place (away from direct sunlight) for up to 6 months. Once the jar is opened it should be refrigerated and consumed within 2 weeks.
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