Cranberry, Tangerine & Blueberry Sauce Recipe
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Description:
This delightful Cranberry, Tangerine & Blueberry Sauce has earned its place as a Thanksgiving essential in our household. Originally sourced from a top cooking magazine, this recipe blends the tanginess of cranberries with the sweetness of tangerines and blueberries, infused with warm ginger and cloves. It’s not just delicious but also packs a healthy punch, being low in protein and cholesterol, making it a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving spread or any meal in need of a fruity twist. Best of all, it’s ready in under an hour and can be prepared ahead of time, saving you precious moments on the big day.
Ingredients:
- 6 tangerines
- 1 cup golden brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ginger, finely grated
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 1/2 cups frozen blueberries
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Finely grate enough peel from tangerines to measure 2 tablespoons. |
| 2 | Using a small sharp knife, cut all peel and white pith from 1 tangerine. |
| 3 | Cut between membranes to release segments. Set aside. |
| 4 | Squeeze enough juice from remaining tangerines to measure 1 ½ cups. |
| 5 | In a heavy large saucepan, combine the tangerine peel, juice, brown sugar, ginger, and ground cloves. |
| 6 | Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. |
| 7 | Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes. |
| 8 | Add the cranberries to the saucepan and cook until the berries pop and the juices thicken, stirring often, about 8 minutes. |
| 9 | Stir in the frozen blueberries and tangerine segments until the blueberries are heated through. |
| 10 | Allow the sauce to cool, then cover and refrigerate. |
| 11 | Serve the sauce cold or at room temperature. |
| 12 | This sauce can be made 4 days ahead, just remember to keep it refrigerated. |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 176.1
- Fat: 0.4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 10.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 45.8g
- Fiber: 5.5g
- Sugar: 36.5g
- Protein: 1.1g
Keywords:
Fruit, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Thanksgiving, < 60 Mins, Stove Top
Tips:
- For a smoother sauce, you can run it through a blender or food processor before refrigerating.
- Adjust the sweetness according to your taste preferences by adding more or less brown sugar.
- Feel free to experiment with different spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for added warmth and depth of flavor.
- This sauce pairs wonderfully with roasted turkey, chicken, pork, or even as a topping for desserts like cheesecake or vanilla ice cream.
