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November 12, 2019 Side Dishes

Spiced Cranberry Sauce

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This may just be the easiest recipe you make for Thanksgiving. All you have to do is put everything in a pot and cook it slowly on the stovetop. If you have fresh ginger you can use that for an extra boost of flavor. If not, ground ginger works well also. Don't forget to remove the spices before serving!!!!

Watch me make Spiced Cranberry Sauce here

A holiday favorite for sure....all of the flavors of the season plus aromatic oranges, and ginger come together here.

Slow and low is best

This one takes some time to complete but it's also really rewarding to make because the aroma fills up your space and provides such an elegant smell; one that would rival a great candle.

Spiced Cranberry Sauce is easy

Even though it does take some time for all of the spices to come together, it's pretty much a "set and forget" recipe. You will want to return to the stove periodically to stir but it's pretty low maintenance. Also, this is a great side dish to make the day before because if you let the cranberry sauce sit in the fridge, the flavors will really get a chance to mature.

Enjoy this Spiced Cranberry Sauce!!


More for Thanksgiving!!!

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Tropical Candied Yams
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Spiced Cranberry Sauce


  • Author: Handy Chef
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 Servings 1x
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This may just be the easiest recipe you make for Thanksgiving. All you have to do is put everything in a pot and cook it slowly on the stove top. If you have fresh ginger you can use that for an extra boost of flavor. If not, ground ginger works well also. Don't forget to remove the spices before serving!!!!


Ingredients

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2-12 oz bags cranberries

½ tsp fresh ginger, grated or 1 tsp ground ginger

2 tsp orange zest

¾ cup orange juice

½ cup brown sugar

½ cup white sugar

2 cinnamon sticks

5 star anise pods

10 cloves

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup water


Instructions

Add all ingredients to a pot and cook on low heat.

Periodically return to stove and stir mixture.

After 1 hour, the cranberry sauce should be finished and all of the liquid should have reduced.

Remove cloves, star anise, and cinnamon sticks.

Cool and serve.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes

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  1. Sharon says

    November 13, 2019 at 12:04 am

    The perfect recipe for my Thanksgiving dinner.

  2. Kayla says

    November 12, 2019 at 3:23 pm

    Boy how I’d love to be at your thanksgiving table. Can’t wait to see the spread!

    • Sharilyn says

      November 13, 2019 at 2:12 am

      Awww, that's too sweet!! You're welcome at my table, anytime!

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