Spicy Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry sauce is a classic part of the Christmas roast. Though distinctly a North American classic this is a wonderful accompaniment which cuts through the richness of the roasted meat and provides a lovely sweet, spicy zing.

Origin:North America
Serves: 6-8
Heat Rating: Mild
Preparation Time: 5mins + 1 hr to steep
Cooking Time: 20mins
Level of difficulty: Easy

  • Serves: 6-8
  • Origin: North America
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  • Preparation : 5 min + 1 h
  • Heat rating : Mild
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  • Cooking : 20 min
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  • Ease : Easy
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  • Vegetarian : Yes
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    Ingredients

    4 Allspice, organic
    2 Cinnamon quills, organic
    4 Whole Cloves, organic
    1 Star Anise, organic
    450g cranberries
    approx 300ml red wine
    200g sugar
    Rind of 1 orange
    Rind of 1 clementine

    Preparation

    Wash and sort the cranberries making sure you get rid of any damaged ones.

    Put the wine and spices into a large saucepan and heat gently (don't let it boil) for about 10mins. Remove from the heat and leave it to rest for about 1 hour to intensify the flavour.
    Remove the rinds and spices then reheat, adding the sugar. Cook gently till the sugar has melted and the mixture is a little syrupy.

    Add the cranberries and cook for about 10mins (or until the cranberries have all popped open).

    Allow to cool and refrigerate until ready to use.