Perfect Pomegranate Cranberry Sauce Recipe

Name: Perfect Pomegranate Cranberry Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (12 ounce) packages fresh cranberries; 2 cups turbinado sugar, or more to taste; 1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice; 1 cup water; 1/4 cup dark corn syrup (such as Karo(R)), or more to taste; 2 tablespoons port wine, or more to taste; 1 tablespoon lime juice, or more to taste; 2 cinnamon sticks; 1 tablespoon orange zest, divided; 4 whole cloves; 1 large pomegranate, peeled and seeds separated, divided

Servings: persons

2 (12 ounce) packages fresh cranberries
2 cups turbinado sugar, or more to taste
1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
1 cup water
1/4 cup dark corn syrup (such as Karo(R)), or more to taste
2 tablespoons port wine, or more to taste
1 tablespoon lime juice, or more to taste
2 cinnamon sticks
1 tablespoon orange zest, divided
4 whole cloves
1 large pomegranate, peeled and seeds separated, divided

1
Combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, water, corn syrup, port wine, lime juice, cinnamon sticks, 1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest, cloves, and 1/4 the pomegranate seeds in a heavy pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cranberries pop and sauce is thickened, about 30 minutes.
2
Taste the sauce and add more sugar, corn syrup, or port wine if desired. Remove cloves or cinnamon if the taste is overpowering at this point and add more port wine or lime juice.
3
Continue to simmer sauce, stirring occasionally, until desired consistency is reached, 15 to 30 minutes. Remove pot from heat and cool, about 30 minutes. Sauce will thicken as it cools. Remove cinnamon sticks and cloves if still in sauce. Stir remaining pomegranate seeds into sauce and garnish with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest.

569

kcal

Calories

Fat

155

Carbs

Protein

Fat 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (12 ounce) packages fresh cranberries, 2 cups turbinado sugar, or more to taste, 1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice, 1 cup water, and more.

Yes, Perfect Pomegranate 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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Perfect Pomegranate Cranberry Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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