This Is Not Canned Cranberry Sauce

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I love a tart and fresh cranberry sauce, made from whole berries and zippy ginger, not a fan of the sauce that comes from a can. I know there is a lot of debate over this topic, and everyone has an opinion, but the canned variety has a grainy texture and cloying taste that just doesn’t belong on my holiday table. Try this easy and delicious from scratch cranberry sauce and tell me I’m wrong!

This Is Not Canned Cranberry Sauce
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This Is Not Canned Cranberry Sauce

Recipe by Chef JenCourse: The SaucesCuisine: HolidayDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

300

kcal

Cranberry sauce should be reminiscent of real berries! Bright red, tangy, boozy with a punch of orange zest.

Ingredients

  • 2 pints fresh cranberries

  • 1 tsp ground ginger

  • 1/2 cup Port

  • 1/2 cup honey

  • pinch of salt

  • zest and juice of 1 orange

Directions

  • Combine the cranberries, ginger, port, honey and salt in a saucepan and bring up to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook stirring occasionally until the berries start to burst and the liquid has reduced partially and thickened.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and place in the refrigerator to set and cool completely. This is will keep for up to 2 weeks refrigerated.