Chef John'S Mango Cranberry Sauce Recipe

Name: Chef John'S Mango Cranberry Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces dried candied mango, finely diced; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; 1 orange, zested; 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger; 1 cup fresh orange juice; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 whole star anise pod; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 pinch salt; 1/3 cup water; 1 cup white sugar; 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries; 2 drops hot sauce (preferably ghost pepper hot sauce), or more to taste

Servings: persons

4 ounces dried candied mango, finely diced
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 orange, zested
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
1 cup fresh orange juice
1 cinnamon stick
1 whole star anise pod
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 pinch salt
1/3 cup water
1 cup white sugar
1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
2 drops hot sauce (preferably ghost pepper hot sauce), or more to taste

1
Place diced mango into a saucepan and stir in lemon zest, orange zest, and ginger. Pour in lemon and orange juice and mix in cinnamon stick, star anise pod, garam masala, and salt. Pour in water and sugar; stir until sugar has dissolved.
2
Place saucepan over medium heat, bring just to a simmer, and reduce heat to low. Simmer until mango has softened and flavors blend, about 15 minutes.
3
Pour cranberries into sauce, raise heat to medium, and cook until cranberries pop and begin to break down, about 10 minutes. Mash any unpopped berries.
4
Turn off heat and drizzle 2 or 3 drops of ghost pepper hot sauce. Let cranberry sauce cool to room temperature and transfer to a serving bowl. Remove cinnamon stick and star anise pod before serving.

320

kcal

Calories

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces dried candied mango, finely diced, 1 lemon, zested and juiced, 1 orange, zested, 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Chef John'S Mango Cranberry Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chef John'S Mango Cranberry Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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