RECIPE

Candied Cranberry Sauce

  • ACTIVE:
  • TOTAL TIME: 20 MIN
  • SERVINGS: makes about 5 1/2 cups

Cooked with less water and in a wide skillet, tart cranberries get candied in the sugar syrup and remain almost whole.

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  • ACTIVE:
  • TOTAL TIME: 20 MIN
  • SERVINGS: makes about 5 1/2 cups
  • FAST
  • HEALTHY
  • MAKE-AHEAD
  • VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

  • Ingredients
    1. 1 1/2 pounds cranberries
    2. 1 cup sugar
    3. 1/2 cup water
    4. Zest strips from 1 orange
    5. 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

Directions

  1. Combine all of the ingredients in a very large skillet and cook over moderately high heat until the cranberries are candied, about 15 minutes. Let cool and serve.

Make Ahead

The sauce can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.