Best 3 Star Anise Cranberry Sauce Recipes

STAR ANISE CRANBERRY SAUCE

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

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.

CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH ZINFANDEL, STAR ANISE AND BLACK PEPPER

Steps:

• In a non-reactive saucepan, combine the cranberries, wine, balsamic, cinnamon sticks and anise pods.
• If you're unsure about how sweet the sauce will be, begin with 1/2 cup sugar.
• The rest may be added later to taste.
• Use a tea ball or cheesecloth bag to hold the peppercons and cloves.
• Add to the pot.
• Bring the berries to boiling then reduce to medium-low.
• The cranberries will cook completely in 20-30 minutes, bursting and turning deep red.
• In the last few minutes of cooking, taste for sugar and stir in more as desired.
• Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
• Remove the spices sticks, pods and the peppercorns.
• Add more wine for a more pronounced Zinfandel taste if desired and adjust the sugar.
• Store in a clean jar and it will last indefinitely refrigerated.