Impress your guests with this vibrant and zesty Gingered Cranberry Sauce, perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any festive occasion! From Rick Rodgers' Celebrations 101, this recipe is easily made up to a week ahead, freeing up your time for other holiday preparations. The warm ginger complements the tart cranberries beautifully, creating a flavor explosion that's both sweet and spicy.
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How to Make Gingered Cranberry Sauce
Combine 12 ounces fresh cranberries, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, and 1/2 cup water in a medium saucepan.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently to ensure the sugar dissolves completely.
Reduce the heat to medium-low, and continue to simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally. Simmer until almost all the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened (approximately 10-15 minutes).
Remove from heat and let the sauce cool completely. This allows the flavors to meld and deepen.
Once completely cool, transfer the cranberry sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or up to 1 week) before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Information(Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
417g
Fat
0g
Carbs
37g
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How long does it take to make Gingered Cranberry Sauce?
Gingered Cranberry Sauce takes about 30 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.
How many calories are in Gingered Cranberry Sauce?
Gingered Cranberry Sauce has approximately 439.2 calories per serving, with about 0 g protein, 37 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.
What ingredients do I need for Gingered Cranberry Sauce?
The key ingredients for Gingered Cranberry Sauce are Cranberries, Sugar, Crystallized Ginger, 1/2 cup water. See the full list with measurements above.
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