Spiced Cranberries

Elevate your holiday table with this irresistible Spiced Cranberries recipe, a perfect blend of tart, sweet, and warm seasonal spices. Bursting with fresh cranberries and infused with cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, this easy homemade sauce comes together in just 20 minutes. A hint of orange zest brightens the flavor, while vanilla extract adds a comforting depth. Whether served as a Thanksgiving side dish, a festive topping for desserts, or a flavorful spread, this versatile cranberry sauce is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Plus, it stores beautifully, making it a convenient make-ahead option for your holiday feast.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 340 grams fresh cranberries
• 150 grams granulated sugar
• 120 milliliters water
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the fresh cranberries under cold water and discard any that are bruised or damaged.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves completely.

Step 3

Add the cranberries to the saucepan along with the orange zest, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, and a pinch of salt.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until the cranberries start to burst and the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 6

Allow the cranberries to cool to room temperature. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.

Step 7

Transfer the spiced cranberries to a serving dish or an airtight container for storage. Refrigerate for up to one week.

Step 8

Serve as a side dish, spread, or topping for your favorite holiday meals or desserts.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(615.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	738.4

Total Fat 0.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 150.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 193.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.0g	0%
Total Sugars 164.9g
Protein 1.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 48.3mg	0%
Iron 0.9mg	0%
Potassium 283.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.5%

Protein: 0.7%

Carbs: 98.8%