Cranberry Sauce with Apricots, Raisins, and Orange

Cranberry Sauce with Apricots, Raisins, and Orange
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    8 hrs 25 mins
  • SERVING
    24 People
  • VIEWS
    147

Brighten your holiday table with this vibrant cranberry sauce! The addition of apricots and golden raisins plumps up beautifully, creating a delightful textural contrast to the tart cranberries, while orange zest adds a fragrant citrus note. Prepare ahead for maximum flavor and a perfectly thickened sauce.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    19 g
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    1 g
  • Sodium
    2 mg
  • Sugar
    15 g
  • Fat
    0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine orange juice, water, cranberries, sugar, chopped apricots, golden raisins, and orange zest. (Approximately 2 minutes)

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Recipe View Stir continuously over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved. (Approximately 3 minutes)

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Recipe View Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat slightly to maintain a gentle boil. Cook for approximately 10 minutes, or until the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened slightly.

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Recipe View Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool to room temperature. (Approximately 30 minutes)

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Recipe View Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken to its desired consistency. Serve chilled.

For a richer flavor, use freshly squeezed orange juice.
Adjust the amount of sugar to your liking, depending on the tartness of the cranberries.
If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can use an immersion blender to partially blend the sauce after cooking.
The sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.9/ 5 ( 49 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Nathanial Sporer

    I loved how easy this recipe was to follow. The sauce was delicious and everyone raved about it!

  • Johathan Swaniawski

    The orange zest really brightened up the flavor. I used a little less sugar, and it was perfect for my taste.

  • Alexzander Vonrueden

    This cranberry sauce was a huge hit! The apricots and raisins added such a nice sweetness and texture. Definitely making this again next year!

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