Chef John's Mango Cranberry Sauce

Name: Chef John's Mango Cranberry Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 whole Cinnamon Sticks; 12 oz Cranberry; 4 oz Dried Mango; 1 tsp Fresh Ginger; 1 tsp Garam Masala; 2 dash Hot Sauce; 1 whole Lemon; 1 whole Orange; 1 cup Orange Juice; 1 pinch Salt; 1 whole Star Anise; 1 cup Sugar; 0.33 cup Water

Side Dish 🥗 American Low-Sodium Gluten-Free Vegetarian 🥦Vegan 🌱Plant-Based 🌻Ayurvedic 🧘Halal 🕌Kosher ✡️Pescatarian 🐟

Chef John's Mango Cranberry Sauce balances tart cranberries with candied mango and bright citrus, lifted by ginger and warm spices like cinnamon, star anise, and garam masala. A whisper of ghost pepper hot sauce adds subtle heat that cuts through rich roasts. Serve it alongside holiday mains or spoon it over leftovers for a lively, aromatic contrast.

Prep15 mins
Cook25 mins
Serves8
DifficultyEasy

1

Add the lemon zest and juice, orange zest, diced mango, ginger, cinnamon stick, star anise pod, orange juice, garam masala, salt, water, and sugar to a saucepan, and stir until the sugar dissolves.
2

Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the mango softens and the flavors blend, about 15 minutes.
3

Add the cranberries, increase the heat to medium, and cook until the cranberries pop and start to break down, about 10 minutes; mash any berries that have not popped.
4

Remove from the heat and add 2 to 3 drops of ghost pepper hot sauce. Let the cranberry sauce cool to room temperature, then transfer it to a serving bowl. Remove the cinnamon stick and star anise pod before serving.