Description
A vibrant and tangy Ruby Cranberry Sauce made with fresh cranberries, sweetened light soft brown sugar, and enhanced with fresh orange zest and juice along with a splash of ruby port, delivering a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. This easy-to-make sauce is ideal for holiday meals and pairs beautifully with roasted meats or as a condiment.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 100g light soft brown sugar
- 1 large orange, zested and juiced
- 250g pack cranberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tbsp ruby port
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Zest and juice one large orange. Measure 100g of light soft brown sugar and 250g of cranberries (fresh or frozen). Have 1 tablespoon of ruby port ready.
- Combine Ingredients: Tip all the ingredients into a saucepan—brown sugar, orange zest and juice, cranberries, and ruby port.
- Simmer the Sauce: Place the saucepan on medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries begin to burst and the sauce thickens. If using frozen berries, simmer a little longer until fully cooked.
- Cool and Chill: Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the cranberry sauce to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, transfer to a container and chill in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- Serve or Store: Serve the cranberry sauce at room temperature alongside your favorite dishes. Alternatively, freeze the sauce for up to two months for longer storage.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen cranberries interchangeably; frozen may require slightly longer cooking time.
- The sauce can be served cold or at room temperature, depending on preference.
- For a boozy twist, add a little more ruby port to taste after cooking.
- Freeze in airtight containers or freezer bags to maintain freshness for up to 2 months.
- Stir occasionally while simmering to prevent sticking or burning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5–8 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: cranberry sauce, ruby port, orange zest, holiday sauce, condiment, stovetop cranberry sauce, easy cranberry recipe, Christmas sauce
