Best 9 Spiced Cranberry Sauce With Orange And Star Anise Recipes

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For those festive holiday meals, nothing beats a classic spiced cranberry sauce to add a sweet and tangy touch to your table. With its vibrant red hue and burst of flavor, this sauce is sure to impress your guests. In this article, we will take you on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for spiced cranberry sauce with orange and star anise, a perfect accompaniment to your favorite dishes. From the selection of fresh cranberries to the precise blending of warm spices, we will guide you through each step to ensure you create a truly exceptional sauce. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and let's embark on this delightful culinary adventure!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY-ORANGE SAUCE



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Why open a can when Tyler Florence's Cranberry-Orange Sauce is so easy to make? It's a fresh take on an old classic, from Tyler's Ultimate on Food Network.

Provided by Tyler Florence

Time 25m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

Two 8-ounce packages cranberries, fresh or frozen
1 orange, zest cut into strips and juiced
1/2 cup sugar
1 cinnamon stick

Steps:

  • Put all the ingredients into a saucepan over medium heat and simmer until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens, about 15 to 20 minutes. Serve at room temperature or cool and refrigerate. Remove the cinnamon stick before serving.

SPICED CRANBERRY SAUCE



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While this spicy cranberry sauce is simmering, the wonderful fragrance of the spices brings back happy memories of when my mother made it for the holidays. My husband and three sons are glad I'm carrying on her tradition! -Allison Thompson, Lansing Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1-3/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until the berries pop and mixture is thickened, about 30 minutes. Cool. Transfer to a serving bowl; cover and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts :

SPICED ORANGE CRANBERRY SAUCE



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This recipe was graciously shared with me by a Jamaican friend, many years ago. It makes a delicious sauce, different from any other cranberry sauce I've ever tasted or made. It does not "gel" but you do want to cook it long enough to make a good, thick consistency. You can use 1 tablespoon of excellent quality ground cinnamon instead of the cinnamon stick, if you prefer. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

Provided by Barbara Yoder

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Cranberry Sauce Recipes

Yield 64

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds cranberries
2 tablespoons orange zest
3 cinnamon sticks
1 pint orange juice
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Place the cranberries, grated orange rind, cinnamon, orange juice, brown sugar and enough water to cover cranberries in a saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat. Immediately turn heat down and simmer for about 1 hour or until the sauce has thickened. Taste for sweetness and adjust with additional sugar if necessary. You can not overcook, so continue cooking until you have a good thick consistency. Let mixture cool a bit then refrigerate in a covered container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 36.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 2.5 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH PORT & STAR ANISE



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Star anise gives this classic sauce a really Christmassy flavour, and a contemporary update

Provided by Tony Tobin

Categories     Condiment, Dinner, Side dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

250g fresh or frozen cranberry
grated zest of 1 orange and the juice of 2 oranges
2 tbsp redcurrant jelly
150ml/¼ pint port
1 star anise
2 tbsp golden caster sugar , or more to taste

Steps:

  • Tip the cranberries into a saucepan, grate in the orange zest then squeeze in the juice. Add the redcurrant jelly, port and star anise and slowly bring to the simmer.
  • Cook gently over a low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until all the cranberries have burst and the sauce thickens and looks glossy. You want to end up with a saucy texture rather than a jammy one - you will find fresh cranberries thicken the sauce more readily whereas the frozen cranberries will take a little longer.
  • Stir in the sugar and taste. Chef Tony Tobin likes the sauce to have enough tartness to make you suck in your cheeks, but add more sugar if you prefer. Cool and then fish out the star anise. The sauce will keep in the fridge in a covered container for 1 week or for 2 months in the freezer.
  • To serve, take out of the fridge an hour or so before the meal so that it returns to room temperature, then spoon into a serving dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber

SPICY & ORANGE CRANBERRY SAUCE



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This recipe is from my Uncle George, the best dentist in Warwick! I don't know the origin before that. You may use fresh or frozen cranberries. This is delicious!

Provided by dogsandwoods

Categories     Fruit

Time 45m

Yield 3 cups, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces cranberries
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup triple sec
1/2 cup water
4 tablespoons orange marmalade
1 orange, zest of
1 (4 inch) cinnamon sticks
1 pinch ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Bring all ingredients to a boil.
  • Lower heat and simmer until berries burst (about 12-15 minutes).
  • Cool, then refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.6, Fat 0.1, Sodium 12.2, Carbohydrate 50.3, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 44.3, Protein 0.3

SPICED CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Super easy and a huge hit! I make this spiced cranberry sauce every Thanksgiving and Christmas. Tart and spicy! The spices just add to the overall holiday feel of the dish.

Provided by Shelby Crosa

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Cranberry Sauce Recipes

Time 8h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

¾ cup orange juice
¼ cup water
1 cup white sugar
1 cinnamon stick
1 dash ground cloves
1 dash ground nutmeg
1 dash ground allspice
1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries

Steps:

  • Heat orange juice and water in a saucepan over medium heat until warm, about 3 minutes. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Mix in cinnamon stick, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice. Add cranberries and cook, stirring occasionally, until they pop, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and pour sauce into a bowl. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 1.7 mg, Sugar 28.7 g

SPICED CRANBERRY-ORANGE RELISH



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     condiments

Time 10m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 ounces fresh cranberries
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup orange juice
1/3 cup dried cherries
4 tablespoons Grand Marnier
2/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Wash cranberries and combine in heavy saucepan with sugar, water and orange juice. Bring to boil over high heat; reduce heat and cook at gentle boil until cranberries begin to pop.
  • Remove from heat and stir in cherries and Grand Marnier. Chill, for up to a week.
  • When ready to serve, stir in pecans.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 136, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 2 milligrams, Sugar 16 grams

STAR ANISE CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Make and share this star anise cranberry sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Sauces

Time 40m

Yield 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup ruby port
1/2 cup water
3/4 cup sugar
12 ounces cranberries
2 whole star anise
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • in a saucepan bring port, water, sugar, salt, and star anise to a boil, immediately remove from heat, cover, and let it stand for 20 minutes to infuse the flavors.
  • return the liquid to a boil, add cranberries, return to boil, lower heat to simmer.
  • cook for 8-10 minutes until cranberries pop and sauce thickens.
  • remove star anise and stir in orange zest.
  • cool.

SPICED CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH ORANGE AND STAR ANISE



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Number Of Ingredients 6

4 Whole allspice berries
2 Whole star anise
3/4 cup Sugar
1/4 cup Orange Juice
1/2 Zest strips from 1/2 Orange
12 ounces Fresh Cranberries

Steps:

  • Gather allspice and star anise in a 4-inch square of cheesecloth and tie into a sachet.
  • In a medium pot over medium heat, combine sugar, orange juice, and 1/4 cup water.
  • Add sachet and cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar melts and liquid begins to bubble, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes.
  • Return pot to stove over medium-high heat and add cranberries and zest.
  • Cook until cranberries just begin to pop, about 7 minutes. Discard sachet.
  • Transfer sauce to a medium serving container and refrigerate until chilled, 1 hour or up to 3 days.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries: Fresh cranberries have a brighter flavor and a firmer texture than frozen or canned cranberries. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries, but thaw them completely before using.
  • Don't overcook the sauce: Cranberry sauce should be cooked until the cranberries are softened and the sauce has thickened, but it should not be overcooked or the cranberries will become mushy. Overcooked sauce will also lose its bright red color.
  • Add orange and star anise for extra flavor: The orange and star anise in this recipe add a delicious citrusy and spicy flavor to the cranberry sauce. If you don't have orange or star anise, you can substitute other citrus fruits, such as lemon or grapefruit, or other spices, such as cinnamon or nutmeg.
  • Make the sauce ahead of time: Cranberry sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. This makes it a great make-ahead dish for holiday meals.
  • Serve the sauce warm or cold: Cranberry sauce can be served warm or cold. If you are serving it warm, reheat it gently over low heat until it is warmed through. If you are serving it cold, let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Conclusion:

This spiced cranberry sauce with orange and star anise is a delicious and festive addition to any holiday meal. It is easy to make and can be made ahead of time. The sauce is also versatile and can be served warm or cold. Whether you are serving it with turkey, ham, or roasted vegetables, this cranberry sauce is sure to be a hit.

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