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Angled top down view of spiced cranberry sauce in a white bowl with orange zest on top. Cranberries and white Christmas trees in background.

Spiced Cranberry Sauce

Olivia Daly
Homemade spiced cranberry sauce is packed with warm spices and tart cranberries, a perfect pairing with both sweet and savoury dishes.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 2 cups

Equipment

  • 1 medium saucepan
  • 1 wooden spoon (or any spoon if don't have one)

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups (440g) cranberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
  • 3/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp (105g) brown sugar, packed (add 2-4 tbsp (30-60g) if you want it a bit sweeter, this will be tart)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed if possible)
  • Zest from 1/2 an orange (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, add all your ingredients except the vanilla extract. Place over medium heat, stirring occasinoally until the mixture starts to gently boil.
  • Turn the heat to low and simmer gently, while stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes. If you like, you can smush any cranberries that haven't broken down against the side of the pot with your spoon.
  • You'll know it's done when the sauce starts to thicken and it covers the back of your wooden spoon. Don't overcook it, it will continue to thicken as it cools.
  • Leave to cool and then transfer to an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Keyword Christmas Cranberry Jam, Christmas Cranberry Sauce, Holiday Cranberry Sauce, Spiced Cranberry Jam, Spiced Cranberry Preserves, Spiced Cranberry Sauce
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