SPICED CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH ORANGE AND STAR ANISE

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Spiced Cranberry Sauce with Orange and Star Anise image

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 Whole allspice berries
2 Whole star anise
3/4 cup Sugar
1/4 cup Orange Juice
1/2 Zest strips from 1/2 Orange
12 ounces Fresh Cranberries

Steps:

  • Gather allspice and star anise in a 4-inch square of cheesecloth and tie into a sachet.
  • In a medium pot over medium heat, combine sugar, orange juice, and 1/4 cup water.
  • Add sachet and cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar melts and liquid begins to bubble, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes.
  • Return pot to stove over medium-high heat and add cranberries and zest.
  • Cook until cranberries just begin to pop, about 7 minutes. Discard sachet.
  • Transfer sauce to a medium serving container and refrigerate until chilled, 1 hour or up to 3 days.

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