Cranberry sauce is a classic condiment for holiday meals and other special occasions. It is typically made with fresh or frozen cranberries, sugar, and water, and sometimes includes spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. While traditional cranberry sauce is delicious, it can be fun to experiment with different flavors. For a unique twist on this classic dish, try making cranberry sauce with crystallized ginger. The sweet and spicy flavor of the ginger pairs perfectly with the tartness of the cranberries, creating a sauce that is both flavorful and festive.
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GINGER CRANBERRY SAUCE
Freshly minced ginger and the zest of an orange add a refreshing finish to your cranberry sauce. Sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance.
Provided by Leslie Lew
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Cranberry Sauce Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine cranberries, sugar, orange zest and juice in a large pot and heat over medium heat. Cook and stir occasionally until berries pop, about 20 minutes. Let cool until thickened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.5 calories, Carbohydrate 60.4 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 1.4 mg, Sugar 54.4 g
CRANBERRY, TANGERINE, AND CRYSTALLIZED-GINGER RELISH
Categories Condiment/Spread Sauce Food Processor Berry Citrus Ginger No-Cook Thanksgiving Fall Bon Appétit
Yield Makes about 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Using on/off turns, coarsely chop cranberries in processor. Transfer to medium bowl. Using on/off turns, coarsely chop tangerine in processor. Combine with cranberries. Mix in remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate overnight. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Keep refrigerated.) Serve cold or at room temperature.
CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH CRYSTALLIZED GINGER
Make and share this Cranberry Sauce With Crystallized Ginger recipe from Food.com.
Provided by LaJuneBug
Categories Sauces
Time 20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine first 6 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Boil until cranberries pop, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
- Cool. Mix in crystallized ginger.
- Cover and refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.1, Fat 0.1, Sodium 1.8, Carbohydrate 34.3, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 29, Protein 0.4
CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH CRYSTALLIZED GINGER
Categories Sauce Ginger Side Christmas Thanksgiving Low Sodium Cranberry Orange Fall Bon Appétit Fat Free Kidney Friendly Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine first 6 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Boil until cranberries pop, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Cool. Mix in crystallized ginger. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
HOMEMADE CRANBERRY GINGER SAUCE
No Thanksgiving is complete without cranberry sauce. This recipe is very customizable to your family's palate. In this version, I've used honey, orange juice, and crystallized ginger. But I have made it in the past with a sweet white wine and apples, which is also delicious. Using fresh cranberries, the sauce still gets a jelly-like consistency because when the cranberries pop open during cooking, they release pectin, which is a natural way to make jelly or jams. Once you try this recipe, you'll never go back.
Provided by frozendinnerdiva
Categories Side Dish
Time 35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Stir orange zest and juice, honey, crystallized ginger, cinnamon stick, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a simmer. Stir cranberries into orange juice mixture, cover, and bring to a boil; let boil for 1 minute. Reduce heat to low. Simmer cranberry sauce until cranberries have popped, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and discard cinnamon stick. If a sweeter sauce is desired, stir in more honey. Serve warm or chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 49.8 mg, Sugar 12.9 g
CRANBERRY SAUCE
Cranberry sauce should be sweet but not cloying, and tart without causing pucker and anguish. It should have a jelly-like quality, but should owe more to the appearance of jam. The key element to making cranberry sauce is to understand that cranberries are high in pectin, a carbohydrate that exists in many fruits and which is released by the berries when they are heated and the cells of the fruit break down. In the presence of sugar, the pectin molecules bond to one another, forming a kind of gel. The longer you cook a cranberry sauce, the more pectin is released and liquid is evaporated, and the stiffer the result will be. Science! Sometimes it's helpful. So is spice. Some like a clove or two added to their cranberry sauce. (I am not one of them.) Others, a whisper of ginger and a small handful of nuts, for texture. Of this, I approve.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories condiments, sauces and gravies, side dish
Time 10m
Yield About 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place cranberries in a small saucepan over medium-high heat and pour over these the sugar and orange juice. Stir to combine.
- Cook until sugar is entirely melted and cranberries begin to burst in the heat, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir again, add zest, and cook for 2 or 3 minutes longer, turn off heat, cover pan, and allow to cool.
- Put cranberry mixture in a serving bowl, cover, and place in refrigerator until cold, at least 2 hours, or until you need it.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 221, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 3 milligrams, Sugar 48 grams
Tips:
- To make crystallized ginger, simply combine equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add ginger slices. Let stand for 24 hours, then drain and roll in sugar.
- For a sweeter sauce, add more sugar to taste. You can also add a pinch of salt to balance out the sweetness.
- If you don't have any crystallized ginger, you can use candied ginger instead. Just chop it up finely before adding it to the sauce.
- To make a vegan version of this sauce, simply omit the butter. You can also use a plant-based milk, such as almond or soy milk, instead of dairy milk.
- This sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. When ready to serve, reheat gently over low heat.
Conclusion:
This cranberry sauce with crystallized ginger is a delicious and easy-to-make holiday side dish. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart, with a little bit of spice from the ginger. Whether you're serving it with turkey, ham, or roasted chicken, this sauce is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a festive and flavorful cranberry sauce, give this recipe a try.
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