Cranberry Sauce Recipe with Orange and Pomegranate
This lightly spiced cranberry sauce recipe with orange and pomegranate hits just the spot with its sweet and sour flavor and delicious aroma.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups cranberries (see notes)
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup apple cider (see notes)
- 2 cuties (juiced)
- 1 ½ teaspoon cutie zest
- 1 ¼ cups sugar (see notes)
- pinch salt (see notes)
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
- ½ teaspoon allspice (see notes)
Instructions
- Zest and juice the cuties. (see notes)
- Deseed the pomegranate. (see notes)
- Mix the cranberries, water, apple cider, juice from the cuties, sugar, one teaspoon zest, allspice, and salt in a pot and cook till the mixture reaches a boil.
- Once you see foam on the surface reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Simmer till the berries start popping. (about 10 minutes)
- Stir and add all but two tablespoons of the pomegranate seeds and cook another 5 minutes till the mixture starts to turn glossy.
- Once the mixture coats your spoon, your cranberry sauce is ready.
- Once the sauce cools, garnish it with the two tablespoons of reserved pomegranate seeds and the ½ teaspoon of the zest and serve.
Notes
Cranberries - Fresh or frozen cranberries can be used for this recipe. If you're using frozen, you don't need to defrost them; you can add them directly to the pot.
Apple Cider - This adds a little depth of flavor, so I like to add it to my sauce. If you don't have it, use water and adjust the sugar as needed.
Sugar - I like to use regular sugar, but depending on your dietary needs and preferences, you can substitute it with honey, monk fruit sweetener, or maple syrup.
Salt - A pinch of salt helps balance out the other flavors.
Allspice - This has notes of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, adding flavor and holiday aroma to the sauce.
Cuties - I use cuties as they're seedless, making it easier to juice them.
Pomegranate - Feel free to use storebought pomegranate seeds to save time.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 84kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 61mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 84IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.1mg
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