Cranberry Sauce with Ginger (Printable)

Tangy cranberry and ginger blend with zesty citrus for a vibrant, versatile condiment.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 12 oz fresh or frozen cranberries

02 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated

03 - Zest of 1 orange

04 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar

05 - 1/4 cup orange juice

06 - 1/4 cup water

07 - Pinch of salt

01 - In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, grated ginger, orange zest, sugar, orange juice, water, and salt.

02 - Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.

03 - Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring frequently until cranberries burst and sauce thickens.

04 - Taste and adjust sweetness or ginger level as desired.

05 - Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature; sauce will thicken further as it cools.

06 - Transfer to a serving bowl or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.

01 -

Fresh ginger adds a warming, unexpected zing that makes people ask what your secret ingredient is
It comes together in just 20 minutes, leaving you time for everything else on your holiday table
This one batch makes enough to share, and it keeps beautifully in the refrigerator for weeks

02 -

Frozen cranberries work beautifully—there's no need to thaw them, and they actually cook faster than fresh ones
The sauce will seem thin while it's hot, but trust the process. It thickens considerably as it cools, becoming that perfect glossy consistency
Taste it before serving. Some cranberries are tangier than others depending on the season, and a small adjustment to sugar or ginger makes all the difference

03 -

For extra warmth and depth, add a small pinch of ground cinnamon or allspice in the last minute of cooking—just enough to whisper its presence
If you love that ginger bite, don't be shy. Fresh ginger is where your courage lives in this recipe
The wooden spoon is your friend here. It lets you feel the sauce thickening, and stirring becomes a meditation rather than a chore