Ingredients:

  • 340g fresh cranberries
  • 200g granulated sugar
  • 120ml filtered water
  • 120ml freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 tbsp orange zest, finely grated
  • 1 pinch fine sea salt
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves

Instructions:

  1. Dissolve the base. Combine 200g sugar, 120ml water, and 120ml orange juice in your saucepan over medium heat. Stir slowly until you can no longer see or feel the grains of sugar at the bottom of the pan.
  2. Bring to a simmer. Watch for small bubbles forming around the edges of the liquid. Once it reaches a gentle simmer, you’re ready for the fruit.
  3. Add the aromatics. Toss in the 340g rinsed cranberries, 1 tbsp orange zest, a pinch of salt, the cinnamon stick, and 1/4 tsp ground cloves.
  4. Increase the heat. Turn the burner up to medium high. You want to see the liquid start to move and churn. This is the rolling boil phase.
  5. Listen for the pops. As the temperature rises, the air inside the cranberries expands. You will hear a distinct tink and pop sound as the skins burst open. This is exactly what we want.
  6. Monitor the burst rate. Keep a close eye on the pot. You are looking for about 80% of the berries to have popped and flattened slightly into the syrup.
  7. Simmer and thicken. Lower the heat back to medium. Let it bubble gently for 5 to 8 minutes until the liquid looks glossy and thick. It should coat the back of your spoon.
  8. Remove from heat. Don't wait for it to look like solid jelly in the pan. If it’s too thick now, it will be a brick once it cools. Take it off the burner while it still has some movement.
  9. Discard the cinnamon. Use tongs to fish out the cinnamon stick. Leaving it in too long can make the sauce slightly bitter.
  10. Transfer and cool. Pour the hot sauce into a glass bowl. Let it sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before moving it to the fridge. Beef Stroganoff in 15 Minutes: Creamy and Tender — Master this classic Beef Stroganoff recipe featuring tender steak and cremini...One Pot Pasta with Tomato Sauce in 20 Minutes — Master one pot pasta with tomato sauce with our 20-minute recipe focusing on ...Green Bean Casserole Fresh Beans Recipe in 60 Mins — Master the green bean casserole fresh beans recipe with a vibrant, veggie-for... $img_2$