Cranberry Sauce using Dried Cranberries
Cranberry sauce is a classic Thanksgiving side dish that is made with cranberries, sugar, and water. This recipe uses dried cranberries, which are a good option if you don't have fresh cranberries on hand.
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried cranberries
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- 1 orange juiced and zested
- ¼ cup sugar
- A small pinch salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground clove
- 2 teaspoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Place cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, cranberry juice, sugar, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves in a medium saucepan.
- Combine well and place it on medium heat. Once the mixture comes to a boil, turn the heat to low and let it simmer for 7-8 minutes, or until the cranberries plump up.
- In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water to make a slurry.
- Slowly add the slurry to the cranberry mixture stirring continuously. Keep mixing for one minute, then turn off the heat.
- The sauce will further thicken as it cools down.
Notes
Do not overcook the sauce. Dried cranberries will plump up and soften as they cook, so it is important to not overcook the sauce. If you overcook the sauce, it will lose its tart flavor.
If you want a sweeter sauce, add more sugar. Dried cranberries are naturally tart, so adjust the sugar to the sauce as per your taste and preference.
If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can use an immersion blender or food processor to achieve the desired texture. For a chunkier sauce, simply use a spoon to gently crush some of the cranberries.