Spiced cranberry sauce

25 min
medium
7 ingredients

Spiced cranberry sauce

Cranberry spice sauce is a traditional preparation with its roots in North American cuisine, particularly popular during fall celebrations and Thanksgiving in the United States and Canada. This condiment combines the tart and fresh flavor of cranberries with a warm blend of spices, creating a perfect balance between sweetness and aroma. In different Latin American countries, while not a traditional recipe, it can be found on the menus of restaurants offering dishes inspired by international cuisine or special festivities. This sauce is often called "spiced cranberry jam" or simply "cranberry sauce," and it is used both in desserts and as an accompaniment for meats. Its popularity lies in its versatility and the way it adds an elegant and unique touch to various dishes.

How to Make Cranberry Spice Sauce

Rinse and clean the cranberries.

If using frozen cranberries from a dry package, thaw them first.

In a small saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Gradually add water and lemon juice, stirring.

Over medium heat, cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and boils.

Add the cranberries.

Cook and stir until the mixture returns to a boil.

Serve hot over ice cream, cake, or frozen pies.

Ingredients: Sugar, Cornstarch, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Hot Water, Lemon Juice, Cranberries.

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Ingredients (7)

  • Sugar
  • Cornstarch
  • Cinnamon
  • Nutmeg
  • Hot Water
  • Lemon Juice
  • Cranberries

Instructions (19 steps)

  1. 1 Rinse and clean the cranberries
  2. 2 If using frozen cranberries in a dry package
  3. 3 thaw them first
  4. 4 In a small saucepan
  5. 5 combine sugar
  6. 6 cornstarch
  7. 7 cinnamon
  8. 8 and nutmeg
  9. 9 Gradually add water and lemon juice
  10. 10 stirring
  11. 11 Over medium heat
  12. 12 cook
  13. 13 stirring constantly
  14. 14 until the mixture thickens and boils
  15. 15 Add the cranberries
  16. 16 Cook and stir until the mixture returns to a boil
  17. 17 Serve hot over ice cream
  18. 18 cake
  19. 19 or frozen pies