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spiced cranberry sauce recipe.

🍊 Spiced Cranberry Sauce Recipe

This Spiced Cranberry Sauce is a vibrant and tangy blend of fresh cranberries, orange juice, and warm spices like cinnamon and cloves. It’s quick, easy, and adds a burst of holiday flavor to turkey, ham, or your favorite festive meal. Say goodbye to the canned stuff—this homemade version is a must-have!

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • 🍽️ Ready in under 20 minutes
  • 🍊 Infused with citrus and warming spices
  • 🦃 Perfect with turkey, chicken, or pork
  • ❄️ Freezer-friendly and make-ahead approved
  • 🎄 Festive and naturally beautiful

📝 Ingredients

  • 12 oz (340g) fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1/2 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed preferred)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: 1 cinnamon stick or star anise for extra flavor

🍽️ Instructions

1. Combine Ingredients

  • In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, orange juice, water, and sugar.
  • Stir in orange zest, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.

2. Cook the Sauce

  • Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • The cranberries will pop and the sauce will thicken naturally.

3. Finish and Cool

  • Remove from heat once it reaches your desired thickness.
  • Sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
  • Discard cinnamon stick if used.
  • Cool completely before serving or storing.

👩‍🍳 Tips & Variations

  • Add a splash of apple cider or port wine for extra depth.
  • Stir in chopped nuts, raisins, or diced apples for texture.
  • Make it sugar-free with maple syrup or a sugar substitute.
  • Love heat? Add a pinch of cayenne or ginger for a spicy kick.

🥗 Serving Suggestions

Pair this spiced cranberry sauce with:

  • Roast turkey, chicken, or duck
  • Pork tenderloin or glazed ham
  • Brie or goat cheese on crackers
  • Sandwiches, wraps, or charcuterie boards

📦 Storage Tips

  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days.
  • Freeze in portions for up to 2 months. Thaw in fridge overnight.
  • Best made 1–2 days ahead to let flavors deepen.

Similar Recipes to Spiced Cranberry Sauce

1. Orange Cranberry Sauce

Classic cranberry sauce with a bright citrus twist using fresh orange juice and zest — refreshing and festive.

2. Maple Cranberry Sauce

Sweetened naturally with pure maple syrup, this sauce is slightly less tart and perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas.

3. Cranberry Apple Sauce

Cranberries cooked with diced apples and warming spices for a fruity, sweet, and tangy side dish.

4. Ginger Cranberry Sauce

Fresh ginger adds a spicy kick to the tartness of cranberries — perfect for holiday dinners.

5. Cranberry Jalapeño Sauce

A sweet and spicy version of cranberry sauce with a hint of heat from jalapeños — great for readers who love bold flavors.

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