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Unique cranberry sauce recipe served in a bowl with lemon and thyme.
4.80 from 10 votes

Lemon Ginger Cranberry Sauce

Add this from-scratch lemon ginger cranberry sauce to your Thanksgiving menu. Ready in 15 minutes, it's a flavorful and unique side dish.
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Total 25 minutes
Fat 0
Carbs 18
Protein 0
Yield 6

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. fresh cranberries
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup* or honey
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • pinch salt
  • lemon zest for garnish

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients into a medium saucepan set over high heat.
    Unique cranberry sauce recipe served in a white bowl with a spoon.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let simmer until the sauce is thickened, about 6-10 minutes. Use a whisk to stir the sauce to help the cranberries break down.
    Unique cranberry sauce recipe served in a white bowl.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes (the sauce will thicken as it cools) and serve warm.

Tips & Notes

  • Storage: Let the sauce cool completely, transfer to an airtight container, and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • Freezing Instructions: Let the sauce cool completely, transfer to a freezer-safe container, and freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to enjoy, let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
  • To Reheat Cranberry Sauce: If you have refrigerated or frozen-now-thawed cranberry sauce to heat up, transfer the sauce to a medium saucepan. Bring it to a boil over medium/high heat. If you notice that the sauce is too thick, add a couple tablespoons of water to the saucepan to thin it out. Serve warm!
  • Maple Syrup: Depending on how sweet you like your cranberry sauce, feel free to add 1-2 more tablespoons of maple syrup for additional sweetness.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g