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Ginger Cranberry Sauce

December 19, 2011 by Kristina Sloggett 39 Comments

Ginger Cranberry Sauce – replace the can with this quick and easy recipe! using fresh cranberries and fruit, and zesty flavors of lemon and ginger, this will become the new favorite at the holiday table!

 

Ginger Cranberry Sauce @spabettie #vegan

Little Kristina always wanted to help “cook” at the holidays – my tasks included setting the table, preparing the classic Holiday Jello Salad, and plating cranberry sauce.

Even back then, I played up the irony of the canned sauce, leaving it in can form and serving it in the prettiest plate I could find – most often in an elaborate crystal serving dish. I would carefully carry it to the table as the can shape slid and wiggled around the plate.

Although I have wanted to make my own cranberry sauce, this year was the first time I actually did. I already cannot wait to make it again! First, it is so easy. Second, this stuff is amazing.

I picked up a box of fresh cranberries at the farmers market, along with some raspberries for sweetness. A bit of lemon juice and zest add layers of flavor and texture, and the best part? Fresh ginger!

I will never give cranberry sauce the side eye again. I love this stuff.

Ginger Cranberry Sauce @spabettie

Ginger Cranberry Sauce

vegan, gluten free, oil free, refined sugar free, can free

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup fresh raspberries
1 pint box fresh cranberries
1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and minced
juice and zest of 1/2 lemon

INSTRUCTIONS:

In a saucepan over low heat, combine raspberries, cranberries, ginger and lemon juice / zest, stirring often.

Continue simmering over medium heat, most cranberries will have popped open and the mixture will reduce to a sauce. Remove from heat and cool completely.

If too tart, add a tablespoon of maple syrup.

Ginger Cranberry Sauce @spabettie #glutenfree

This sauce looks so much better than the intact can shape…

 

 

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Ginger Cranberry Sauce
Author: Kristina Sloggett
Recipe type: condiment, side dish
 
vegan, gluten free, oil, refined sugar free, can free
Ingredients
  • ½ cup fresh raspberries
  • 1 pint box fresh cranberries
  • 1-2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and minced
  • juice and zest of ½ lemon
Instructions
  1. In a saucepan over low heat, combine raspberries, cranberries, ginger and lemon juice / zest, stirring often.
  2. Continue on medium heat, most cranberries will have popped open and the mixture will reduce to a sauce.
  3. Remove from heat and cool completely.
  4. If too tart, add a tablespoon of maple syrup.
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Ginger Cranberry Sauce @spabettie #vegan #oilfree #glutenfree

 

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Comments

  1. Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says

    December 19, 2011 at 6:45 am

    This is gorgeous. I loved canned cranberry sauce as a kid. I brought my own to Thanksgiving dinner at my grandparent’s house. I’ve grown up a bit now and appreciate the “real” ones though and this one looks delicious. The fresh ginger in it probably puts it over the edge. 🙂

    Reply
  2. Lacey says

    December 19, 2011 at 6:47 am

    My husband just realized the other day that the canned stuff has lines in it because the can was shaped that way…haha.

    Reply
  3. Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says

    December 19, 2011 at 6:47 am

    It looks awesome and when I made cran-orange-mango chutney for Thanksgiving, I vowed to never go back to just using cranberries. I want to try yours…raspberries and peaches…WOW. Delish!

    Reply
  4. Cara says

    December 19, 2011 at 7:03 am

    Do you listen to/heard of Adam Carolla? He cracks me up with his anger against everything, and anti-cranberry sauce in a can has been his gospel message for the past several years. He gives out his homemade cranberries recipe every time around this year. Made me think of him while reading this 🙂 Now, I understand this little story is probably more entertaining for me if you haven’t heard this. Then again, I’m boring myself now. I’m going to end this comment.

    Reply
    • Kai says

      December 19, 2011 at 10:48 am

      haha this made me laugh 🙂

      Reply
  5. Evan Thomas says

    December 19, 2011 at 7:14 am

    Yum! This is exactly the kind of cranberry sauce that I love. So glad that you’re back to posting recipes 🙂

    Reply
    • spabettie says

      December 19, 2011 at 7:23 am

      thank you, Evan, that is GOOD to hear! we are nearing the end of our long vacation, and it’s all recipes all the time again! (it will also be good to catch up with everyone, we have been out of the country with limited internet!) 😀 happy holidays to you!

      Reply
  6. Curt says

    December 19, 2011 at 7:19 am

    Wow, this sounds delicious! So many different great flavors together!

    Reply
  7. Lisa B says

    December 19, 2011 at 7:40 am

    This looks amazing! I never had cranberry sauce from a can until I was in college…and I liked it. Growing up I hated the homemade stuff…now, you couldn’t pay me to eat it out of a can 🙂
    I love the idea of ginger in this!

    Reply
  8. cate says

    December 19, 2011 at 9:52 am

    I love this idea! again, such a creative recipe, well done! and WELCOME BACK (are you back yet??). I missed you and your recipes!

    Reply
  9. Char @ www.charskitchen.ca says

    December 19, 2011 at 10:16 am

    Omg, I love the idea of adding ginger and lemon! And raspberries and peach! My mouth is watering 🙂

    Reply
  10. lindsay says

    December 19, 2011 at 11:19 am

    oh the lime jello salad. that brings back memories. This looks delicious. I could eat it plain though, just hand me a spoon!

    Reply
  11. Christin@purplebirdblog says

    December 19, 2011 at 11:22 am

    Seriously… this was my first year to make cranberry sauce as well, and OMG what the hell have I been waiting for?! Though I’m not gonna lie… I loved the canned crap as a kid and we straight up sliced it in can shape and served it laid out on a pretty crystal plate too. Awe-some. 😉

    Reply
  12. janetha says

    December 19, 2011 at 1:05 pm

    your giveaways are fun.. but what i love are your recipes! yum!

    Reply
  13. katie says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:38 pm

    I love this, now this looks like the BEST cranberry sauce ever!

    Hope you are well love! xoxo

    Hi Basil!!!!!! : )

    Reply
  14. Krista {Budget Gourmet Mom} says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:48 pm

    I love cranberry sauce too…now! I suppose the foodie in us finally came out in our later years.
    I’ve been so out of it with the holiday craziness. I hope your trip was fabulous!

    Reply
  15. Dorry says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:36 pm

    that photo of Basil is HILARIOUS! made my day. and I love homemade cranberry sauce – the added ginger sounds delicious.

    Reply
  16. Pure2raw Twins says

    December 19, 2011 at 6:41 pm

    beautiful photos!!! I wish I could eat the sauce now. I love all the ingredients in that dish especially love the touch of ginger!!!

    Reply
  17. Erin says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:06 am

    Ginger! That sounds like a perfect addition 🙂 So yummy. I love the childhood story. I can just picture the juxtaposition of can-imprinted sauce on gorgeous plate. Love!

    Reply
  18. Phil says

    December 21, 2011 at 10:34 am

    I laughed at this, we did the same thing growing up, with the slippery “can” of sauce in a nice plate. merry christmas, betty!

    Reply
  19. Jeri says

    December 21, 2011 at 10:35 am

    this looks So Good!! I think I may venture away from my can this year? your story made me smile. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

    Reply
  20. Kath (My Funny Little Life) says

    December 22, 2011 at 6:13 pm

    This looks wonderful! I love you added ginger, it’s one of my favorite spices. 🙂

    Reply
    • spabettie says

      December 23, 2011 at 10:36 am

      we love ginger too… I always have a fresh root of it in the fridge (mostly for juicing) and I’ve been chopping off a little piece to steep in my morning tea – SO good!

      Reply
  21. Gram says

    February 18, 2012 at 12:29 am

    nowhere near the holidays, but I needed this flavor just now. I made this and love it, your tarts are up next thank you!

    Reply
  22. Jenn @therebelchick says

    April 25, 2012 at 8:58 am

    You always have the most amazing recipes!

    Reply
    • spabettie says

      April 25, 2012 at 9:11 am

      thank you Jenn – this just made my day more than you could know, and for a couple of reasons… 🙂

      Reply
      • Jenn @therebelchick says

        April 25, 2012 at 9:17 am

        Aw! I love all of your recipes but I am usually too lazy to comment. LOL 🙂

        Reply
        • spabettie says

          April 25, 2012 at 12:33 pm

          I know, I don’t expect people to comment all the time… yours just came at a perfect time, I had just received one of those rare bullies being negative. *sigh* so it was a very welcome compliment! 😀 thank you for reading, Jenn!

          Reply
  23. Laurie says

    November 17, 2012 at 8:41 am

    About how many people would one recipe serve? If I can’t find fresh peaches anywhere, what would be the next best healthy option for a peach?

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    • Kristina Sloggett says

      November 17, 2012 at 8:50 am

      hi Laurie, this recipe makes about 1 1/2 cups, or about the equivalent of one can cranberry sauce? it is easily doubled if you have a large crowd, and makes great leftovers.

      I would say any stone fruit would sub well, perhaps a pear? you could use an orange, another great flavor in cranberry sauce.

      cheers!

      Reply

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