Fresh Cranberry Sauce with Pomegranate & Tangerine-Thanksgiving dinner would not be the same without this delicious condiment at the ready to accompany your roasted turkey! Our pomegranate cranberry sauce is a fresh take on a traditional sauce and the perfect addition to any holiday table.
Fresh cranberries, pomegranate juice, tangerine juice, and ginger are just a few of the ingredients in this easy fresh cranberry relish. The holiday season is such a great time of year to create lasting memories with family and friends in the kitchen and around the holiday table!
For more delicious holiday recipes try our cheesy zucchini bake, creamy cheesy mashed potatoes, and for something sweet try our cute little caramel apple mini pies.
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What You're Going to Need!
- Fresh Cranberries - really make all of the difference in this cranberry relish.
- Tangerines - freshly juiced tangerines are so delicious!
- Sugar - white granulated sugar is what we choose for this recipe.
- Pomegranate juice - adds the perfect amount of sweet tartness.
- Fresh ginger - grated adds so much flavor.
- Cinnamon - we like to use ground for this sauce; however, you can use cinnamon sticks if you want to, just make certain to remove them before serving.
- Salt - a little bit of salt goes a long way to enhance the flavor of even sweet sauces.
- Black pepper - fresh ground pepper is what we recommend.
See recipe card for quantities.
Recipe
Pomegranate & Tangerine Cranberry Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Rinse the cranberries under cold water, peel and mince the fresh ginger root. Cut the tangerines in half and measure out the remaining ingredients.
- Place the fresh cranberries and all of the ingredients except the tangerines into a medium saucepan.
- Squeeze the tangerine halves over the pot getting out as much of the juice as you can.
- Stir to combine the ingredients and place the saucepan over medium heat.
- Once the mixture is simmering and the cranberries start to pop, turn down the heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes stirring occasionally. Place the sauce into a serving bowl and serve warm out of the pan, room temperature, or cold from the refrigerator.
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Let us know how it was!How to Make Fresh Cranberry & Pomegranate Sauce
- Rinse the fresh cranberries under cold water and place them into a medium saucepan with the measured ingredients.
- Squeeze the tangerine halves over the saucepan getting out as much juice as possible.
- Stir to combine the ingredients using a kitchen spoon or rubber spatula.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
- Reduce the heat and simmer the mixture for 8-10 minutes stirring occasionally popping the cranberries!
- Cook until thick and sticky. You can serve it warm or make it ahead of time and serve it cold from the refrigerator.
Chef Tip
Make certain to rinse your fresh cranberries under cold water before cooking them. Pick out any wilted berries, and any that are mushy. Cranberries are harvested from bogs and truly benefit from a good rinsing before cooking with them.
Substitutions & Variations
- Tangerines-we always have tangerines in the kitchen this time of year (they are a favorite snack) however, you could use orange juice and even fresh orange zest to flavor the sauce.
- Pomegranate juice-adds a great sweet tart flavor, however, you could substitute cranberry juice if you have it on hand.
- Sugar-can be substituted with honey or maple syrup for a lower glycemic sweetener in this recipe.
Storage & Helpful Hints
This delicious sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.
This sauce can be served warm or cold and makes a delightful condiment for much more than roasted turkey. Try it with brie cheese and crusty bread or as an addition to your holiday charcutier board! I personally love it on a turkey sandwich with pesto mayonnaise.
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FAQ
Stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator this fresh cranberry sauce will last for 5-7 days.
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