How to Make Fresh Cranberry Sauce

Usually, fresh is best! Well, frozen broccoli is pretty darn good…but when it comes to cranberries, I stand by this assertion.

If you only know cranberry sauce as that giggly, super sweet stuff that slides out of a can, you must try this fresh version made with whole unsweetened cranberries. They’re bright, tart and bursting with antioxidants!

Note: This is more of a loose guide rather than a recipe. Toss in what you have on hand, experiment and have fun!

INGREDIENTS

1 bag fresh cranberries

1 ripe pear (or apple)

Juice & zest of one orange

Small handful of chopped walnuts

1-2 tablespoons maple syrup

1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger

Juice of half a lemon or lime

Small cinnamon stick

1 sprig of fresh rosemary

Few sprigs of fresh time

Pinch of salt

Pinch of black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Put all ingredients in a sauce pot and cook over low heat until cranberries start to pop and are soft.