Spiced Cranberry Sauce with Ginger and Pear
Spiced Cranberry Sauce with Ginger and Pear balances tart cranberries with juicy Bosc pear and bright orange, rounded by warm notes of candied ginger, cinnamon, star anise, and garam masala. It’s aromatic, gently spiced, and layered with citrusy zest and subtle heat—perfect alongside roasted meats or as a festive condiment for holiday dinners and leftovers.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the cranberries, diced pear, orange juice, sugar, water, candied ginger, orange zest, the cinnamon stick, star anise, garam masala, and salt; bring to a boil.
- 2
Lower the heat to medium; simmer, stirring now and then, until the cranberries have softened, 10 to 12 minutes.
- 3
Take off the heat; let cool completely.
- 4
Remove and discard the cinnamon stick and star anise; transfer the mixture to an airtight container.
- 5
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Calories 185.41 kcal Moderate
- Protein 0.54 g Low Source
- Carbs 46.95 g Moderate
- Total Fat 0.06 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 5.8 mg Low Source
- Fiber 4.27 g Moderate
- Sugar 39.24 g High
- Added Sugar 0.31 g Low Source
- Calcium 15.69 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.12 mg Low Source
- Potassium 119.89 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 2.42 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 22.05 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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