Meet your new Thanksgiving must-have: ginger orange cranberry sauce! Once you taste this vibrant blend of zesty ginger, juicy oranges, and fresh cranberries, you’ll make it an annual tradition (good thing it’s so easy!). Tart and sweet with a gingery kick and subtle citrus undertones, it’ll be the freshest and brightest sauce your table has ever met.
Cranberry sauce is a Thanksgiving classic – yet growing up, we assumed a can of scarlet-colored gelatin was the only choice. But we’ve got some exciting news: Gone are the days of canned cranberry sauce! This delicious sauce is not only simple to make fresh but also an exciting variation on the classic. Zesty ginger shines through the fresh cranberries, with a burst of citrus to finish. This ginger-orange cranberry sauce is one of those understated dishes that your guests won’t expect to be so memorable. The sweet and tart duet is balanced by a spicy kick from a ton of grated ginger, which provides a warming effect that aligns perfectly with the cozy season. This sauce deserves a good chunk of your Thanksgiving dinner plate.
Ingredients needed
This orange ginger cranberry sauce is made from simmering these four simple ingredients together:
- Cranberries : They can be fresh or frozen.
- White sugar : For sweetness.
- Grated ginger : Balances out the sweet and tart with a little kick of spicy ginger.
- Oranges : zested and juiced for a subtle citrus note.
Can I store leftovers?
Absolutely! In fact, you can make this up to 4 days ahead of time and store it in your fridge in a sealed container.
Can I use frozen cranberries?
You sure can! They will thaw as you heat the sauce up, but you’ll have to adjust your cooking time.
I prefer a subtle ginger taste, can I adjust?
We love the strong peppery ginger flavor and find the sweetness of this sauce balances it perfectly. But if you’d like to adjust it, feel free to use more or less of any of the ingredients according to your taste.
Is it possible to can this cranberry sauce to save it?
Yes! Use the hot water method for canning this. Or sterilize the jars in the oven and then pour the hot cranberry sauce into the hot jars and they’ll seal themselves.
Can this cranberry sauce be frozen?
It sure can! You can freeze it in an airtight container for up to three months, then thaw it in the fridge before serving.
Ginger Orange Cranberry Sauce Recipe
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Ingredients
- ▢ 3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (1 – 12-ounce bag)
- ▢ 1 ½ cups white sugar
- ▢ 6 tablespoons grated ginger
- ▢ The zest and juice from two large oranges
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a medium-sized pot over high heat. Bring the pot to a boil then reduce the heat to medium. When the cranberries begin to break down, use the back of a wooden spoon to crush them. 3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, 1 ½ cups white sugar, 6 tablespoons grated ginger, The zest and juice from two large oranges
- Simmer the cranberry sauce for 10 more minutes, or until it is slightly reduced. Note: the cranberry sauce will thicken as it cools.
- Remove the pot from the heat and allow the cranberry sauce to cool before transferring it to a jar.
Notes
Nutrition
We have thoroughly tested this recipe for accuracy. However, individual results may vary. See our full recipe disclosure here .
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Ginger Orange Cranberry Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries , 1 - 12-ounce bag
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- 6 tablespoons grated ginger
- The zest and juice from two large oranges
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a medium-sized pot over high heat. Bring the pot to a boil then reduce the heat to medium. When the cranberries begin to break down, use the back of a wooden spoon to crush them. 3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, 1 ½ cups white sugar, 6 tablespoons grated ginger, The zest and juice from two large oranges
- Simmer the cranberry sauce for 10 more minutes, or until it is slightly reduced. Note: the cranberry sauce will thicken as it cools.
- Remove the pot from the heat and allow the cranberry sauce to cool before transferring it to a jar.
Notes
https://www.theendlessmeal.com/ginger-orange-cranberry-sauce/
Meet your new Thanksgiving must-have: ginger orange cranberry sauce! Once you taste this vibrant blend of zesty ginger, juicy oranges, and fresh cranberries, you’ll make it an annual tradition (good thing it’s so easy!). Tart and sweet with a gingery kick and subtle citrus undertones, it’ll be the freshest and brightest sauce your table has ever met.
Cranberry sauce is a Thanksgiving classic – yet growing up, we assumed a can of scarlet-colored gelatin was the only choice. But we’ve got some exciting news: Gone are the days of canned cranberry sauce! This delicious sauce is not only simple to make fresh but also an exciting variation on the classic. Zesty ginger shines through the fresh cranberries, with a burst of citrus to finish. This ginger-orange cranberry sauce is one of those understated dishes that your guests won’t expect to be so memorable. The sweet and tart duet is balanced by a spicy kick from a ton of grated ginger, which provides a warming effect that aligns perfectly with the cozy season. This sauce deserves a good chunk of your Thanksgiving dinner plate.
Ingredients needed
This orange ginger cranberry sauce is made from simmering these four simple ingredients together:
- Cranberries : They can be fresh or frozen.
- White sugar : For sweetness.
- Grated ginger : Balances out the sweet and tart with a little kick of spicy ginger.
- Oranges : zested and juiced for a subtle citrus note.
Can I store leftovers?
Absolutely! In fact, you can make this up to 4 days ahead of time and store it in your fridge in a sealed container.
Can I use frozen cranberries?
You sure can! They will thaw as you heat the sauce up, but you’ll have to adjust your cooking time.
I prefer a subtle ginger taste, can I adjust?
We love the strong peppery ginger flavor and find the sweetness of this sauce balances it perfectly. But if you’d like to adjust it, feel free to use more or less of any of the ingredients according to your taste.
Is it possible to can this cranberry sauce to save it?
Yes! Use the hot water method for canning this. Or sterilize the jars in the oven and then pour the hot cranberry sauce into the hot jars and they’ll seal themselves.
Can this cranberry sauce be frozen?
It sure can! You can freeze it in an airtight container for up to three months, then thaw it in the fridge before serving.
Ginger Orange Cranberry Sauce Recipe
- Pin
Ingredients
- ▢ 3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (1 – 12-ounce bag)
- ▢ 1 ½ cups white sugar
- ▢ 6 tablespoons grated ginger
- ▢ The zest and juice from two large oranges
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a medium-sized pot over high heat. Bring the pot to a boil then reduce the heat to medium. When the cranberries begin to break down, use the back of a wooden spoon to crush them. 3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, 1 ½ cups white sugar, 6 tablespoons grated ginger, The zest and juice from two large oranges
- Simmer the cranberry sauce for 10 more minutes, or until it is slightly reduced. Note: the cranberry sauce will thicken as it cools.
- Remove the pot from the heat and allow the cranberry sauce to cool before transferring it to a jar.
Notes
Nutrition
We have thoroughly tested this recipe for accuracy. However, individual results may vary. See our full recipe disclosure here .
Did you make this?
We love to see what you made! Tag @theendlessmeal or hashtag #theendlessmeal !
More cranberry recipes
For more inspiration, check out all of our Christmas recipes and our Thanksgiving recipes !
