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Spicy cranberry sauce in a grey pottery bowl on a white tablecloth, beside a serving spoon.
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5 from 1 vote

Spicy Cranberry Sauce

Although not strictly a preserve, this spiced cranberry sauce offers such a great flavor of its season. Perfect with holiday dishes and it does double time as a glaze for other meats, too.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Irish
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 127

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 8 whole cloves
  • 1 inch (25-mm) piece fresh ginger, peeled
  • 4 cups (12 oz) fresh cranberries
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 red chile, halved lengthwise and seeded
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Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar and water and slowly bring to a boil. Once the sugar has dissolved, lower the heat.
  • Stick the cloves into the fresh ginger and add to the saucepan, followed by the cranberries, cinnamon stick, and chile. Adjust the heat to bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook until the cranberries have popped and the sauce has thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and discard the ginger, cinnamon stick, and chile halves. Let cool to room temperature before serving. The sauce can be served immediately, or refrigerated overnight to allow the flavors to meld. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 27g