How to Make Spiced Cranberry Sauce
Welcome back to my recipe blog, headbangers! This is not your average, boring spiced cranberry sauce recipe. It’s a lot more risque.
Whether you’re a fan of tart, tangy flavors, or prefer something sweeter, this versatile condiment will be a hit at your next Thanksgiving meal.
But wait, before we start, we want to hear from you! Do you have any special memories surrounding cranberry sauce? Maybe it’s a family recipe that’s been passed down for generations.
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Pair it with spicy cranberry sauce
You’ve got to believe me when I say that this spiced cranberry sauce pairs well with almost anything! For instance, you can top your morning toast with this sauce to transform the taste profile.
Speaking of breakfast food, the spicy cranberry sauce is a great topping for your pancakes and waffles. Add a big, warm spoon of our sauce with just a dollop of whipped cream for a hearty start to your day.
If you’re cooking roasted turkey breast this Sunday, this spicy condiment is just what you need to complement the succulent protein.Â
Have leftover sauce? Just pipe some into the center of freshly baked muffins for a gooey cranberry flavor burst.So, let’s get started and whip up a batch!Â
Shop for frozen cranberry: https://www.amazon.com/frozen-cranberries/s?k=frozen+cranberries.
Pro Tip: If stored in a covered glass or plastic container in the refrigerator, homemade cranberry sauce can last for 10 to 14 days.Â
If stored in the freezer in a covered airtight container, homemade cranberry sauce will maintain its fresh taste for approximately one month.
You know what? I also love having my spiced cranberry sauce as a palate cleanser between bites – straight out of the bowl with a spoon!
Before this, I never quite understood the appeal of cranberry sauce with meat. While filming this video, I realized how well it pairs as a dip for gravy-soaked turkey. Super yum!
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How to spice up canned cranberry sauce
Ingredients
General Ingredients
- 200 grams frozen cranberries (use fresh cranberries if you get them)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 star anise
Instructions
- Add frozen cranberries, a cinnamon stick, star anise, cloves, and cardamom to a saucepan.
- Add in the Birria seasoning and dried chilies. Deglaze the pan by adding 2 cups of water to the pot. Cover and bring to a boil.
- Add the seared turkey thighs back to the pot. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
- After this, remove the turkey from the pot and set it aside.
- Using an immersion blender, blend the ingredients in the pot until smooth.
- Add 4 cups of water, and season with salt to taste.
- Return the turkey to the pot, cover it, and cook for 10 minutes until tender.
- Remove the turkey from the pot and shred the meat using two forks. Then chop finely with a sharp knife.
- Add some consommé to keep the turkey meat moist.
- Heat the tortillas in a dry pan over medium heat to assemble the tacos.
- Add some shredded Oaxaca cheese to the tortilla, followed by some shredded turkey meat.
- Spoon more consommé over the turkey and top with chopped onion and cilantro.
- Turn the heat off and serve the tacos with additional consommé on the side. Squeeze a bit of lime on top for extra zing!
How to spice up canned cranberry sauce
Ingredients
- 200 grams frozen cranberries (use fresh cranberries if you get them)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 star anise
- 2 cloves
- 3 cardamom pods
- 1 orange zest and juice
- 2 tbsp honey (as per your preference)
- 1-2 tbsp brown sugar (as per your preference)
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Add frozen cranberries, a cinnamon stick, star anise, cloves, and cardamom to a saucepan.
- Add some orange zest from a fresh orange and then the orange juice.
- Next, add some honey to sweeten.
- Add ¼ cup of water to the saucepan.
- Place the saucepan on the stove and turn on the heat to medium.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Add brown sugar to taste and tackle the tartness of cranberries.
- Continue to simmer until the sauce is thick and jam-like.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and use a spatula or wooden spoon to smoosh the cranberries.
- Let the sauce cool, then remove the cinnamon stick, cloves, and cardamom pods.
- Transfer the spiced cranberry sauce to a small bowl, and it's ready to serve! Enjoy your homemade spiced cranberry sauce.
