Vegan Cranberry Sauce
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5
Vegan Cranberry Sauce
Description
This cranberry sauce is made by boiling brown sugar and water together until the sugar dissolves, then simmering cranberries in the mixture until they burst and release their juices. Orange zest adds citrus fragrance and a layer of flavor, while cinnamon brings warmth to the sauce. After simmering for 10 to 12 minutes, the sauce is removed from heat and cooled before storing.
The sauce has a balance of sweetness from sugar and tartness from cranberries, with the orange and cinnamon enhancing complexity. Its texture is thick but spoonable, making it suitable as a side or accompaniment to dishes.
The sauce continues thickening after refrigeration and can be stored up to one week in a sealed container, allowing it to be made ahead for convenience. Use fresh or frozen cranberries, making this recipe adaptable to ingredient availability.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup of water
- 4 cups cranberries 12 oz package, fresh or frozen, brand Patience Fruit and Co
- 2 tbsp. orange zest
- cinnamon dash
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries and discard any that are brown or spoilt.
- Bring the brown sugar and water to a boil and dissolve liquid for 2 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and add in the cranberries. Bring the mixture to a boil till they have burst. Simmer for around 10-12 minutes. At the last minute add in the orange zest and cinnamon.
- Remove from the heat and cool completely before transferring to a bowl or a tightly sealed container.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen cranberries, discarding any that are brown or spoiled to ensure quality.
- The sauce will thicken further after refrigeration; allow it to cool completely before storing.
- Store in a tightly sealed container and consume within one week for best freshness.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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