Tangerine Cherry Cranberry Sauce

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Homemade cranberry sauce is very easy and, as long as you sell it properly, your true motives (maximum love for minimum effort) will be our secret. By sell it, I mean tell all about your secret tangerine/cherry-spiked version sauce, and how involved it is to make. Of course, since it is a top-secret recipe, you'll not be able to give details, but you're sure they'll be blown away.

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a dish of Chef John's Tangerine Cherry Cranberry Sauce on a linen table runner with fall decor in the background
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries

  • 1 cup dried cherries

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 cup tangerine juice

  • 1 tablespoon tangerine zest

  • 1 whole star anise

  • 1 cinnamon stick

  • 3 whole cloves

Directions

  1. Combine cranberries, cherries, sugar, tangerine juice, tangerine zest, star anise, cinnamon stick, and whole cloves in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until cranberries are all popped, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Discard star anise, cinnamon stick, and whole cloves, and refrigerate until needed.

    a ramekin of Chef John's Tangerine Cherry Cranberry Sauce

    Chef John

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

128 Calories
0g Fat
31g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 128
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 3mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 26g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 17mg 1%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 64mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.