Simple Spiced Cranberries with Orange and Ginger
These spiced cranberries with orange and ginger and super simple to make and taste amazing! Sweetened with honey or maple syrup, they are sure to be a hit for your holiday meal.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 90kcal
Ingredients
- 12-16 ounces fresh cranberries
- juice from one orange about 1/4 cup
- zest from one orange about 1 tablespoon, a microplane works best for zesting
- 1/4-1/2 cup honey or maple syrup more or less, depending on desired sweetness level
- 1 inch piece of ginger minced
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 whole star anise
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium pot and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until most of the cranberries have popped and the sauce has thickened.
- Turn off the heat and let cool for a bit, then refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Remove the cinnamon stick and star anise before serving.
Notes
To make it a little bit boozy, add in 2-4 tablespoons of bourbon, brandy, whiskey, or rum to the pot before cooking.
Nutrition
Serving: 2ounces | Calories: 90kcal