For a smoother sauce, use an immersion blender to briefly blend after cooking, but before cooling. Be careful not to over-blend. This sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance. The flavors actually improve with time! Adjust the amount of sugar to your liking, depending on the sweetness of your pears and the tartness of your cranberries. Try adding a splash of Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur for an extra layer of flavor.
Ginger Pear Cranberry Sauce
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME10 mins
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TOTAL TIME2 hrs 20 mins
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SERVING8 People
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Elevate your holiday table with this vibrant and aromatic cranberry sauce. The sharpness of fresh cranberries is beautifully balanced by the sweetness of ripe pears and the warmth of ginger and exotic spices. A truly unforgettable accompaniment to your festive feast.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate44 g
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Fiber3 g
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Protein1 g
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Sodium79 mg
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Sugar34 g
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Fat0 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
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StepIn a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the cranberries, diced pear, orange juice, sugar, water, minced candied ginger, orange zest, cinnamon stick, star anise, garam masala, and salt. (2 minutes)
02
StepBring the mixture to a vigorous boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. (5 minutes)
03
StepOnce boiling, reduce the heat to medium and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries have softened and burst, and the sauce has thickened slightly. This should take approximately 10-12 minutes.
04
StepRemove the saucepan from the heat and allow the sauce to cool completely to room temperature. (30 minutes)
05
StepOnce cooled, remove and discard the cinnamon stick and star anise pod.
06
StepTransfer the cranberry sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve. The flavors will meld and deepen as it chills. (2 hours)
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Jeramie Borer
May 25, 2025I used maple syrup instead of sugar and it was amazing!
Tyra Lakin
Feb 27, 2025This recipe is fantastic! The ginger and pear add such a unique twist to traditional cranberry sauce.
Berenice Parisian
Jan 12, 2025The star anise is a must! It gives such a lovely aroma and flavor.
Noemy Torp
Nov 30, 2024Easy to follow and delicious! I especially appreciated the tips for customization.
Eugene Wolff
Sep 14, 2024Made this a week in advance and it tasted even better on Thanksgiving!
Lorena Toy
Jul 8, 2024I made this for Thanksgiving last year, and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about it!
Gonzalo Sanford
Jun 22, 2024The garam masala is a game-changer! It adds a warmth and depth of flavor that I've never experienced in cranberry sauce before.
Ryley Ondricka
Jun 16, 2024I followed the recipe exactly, and it came out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.