Best Sweet And Tart Cranberry Sauce Recipes

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Provided by Alton Brown

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound frozen cranberries
2 cups orange juice
3 cups ginger ale
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 orange, zested

Steps:

Combine all ingredients in a non-reactive saucepan (stainless steel), and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 to 45 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half.
Carefully puree with stick blender or blender until smooth. Check for seasoning and serve in small ramekins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calorie, Sodium 88 milligrams, Fiber 1.5 grams, Sugar 18 grams

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Yield Makes about 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 12-ounce bags fresh cranberries, divided
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 cup orange juice
1 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves
1 tablespoon grated orange peel

Steps:

Bring 1 bag cranberries, sugar, and orange juice to boil in medium saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer until sauce is bubbling thickly, about 10 minutes. Cool. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover; chill.)
Using on/off turns, chop remaining bag of cranberries, parsley, and orange peel in processor. Stir cranberry relish into cranberry sauce. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)