Spiced Cranberry Sauce

Sauce

• 3 cups fresh cranberries
• ¼ cup orange juice (fresh squeezed)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons ginger (dried, ground)

Whole Spices

• 2 star anise
• 12 whole cloves
• 1 whole nutmeg (lightly crushed)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Spice Sachet: Place the star anise, cloves, and lightly crushed whole nutmeg into a small piece of cheesecloth. Fold the cheesecloth around the spices and tie securely with kitchen twine.2 star anise, 12 whole cloves, 1 whole nutmeg
2. Combine the Ingredients: Add the cranberries, orange juice, sugar, kosher salt, ground ginger, and spice sachet to a medium saucepan.3 cups cranberries, ¼ cup orange juice, 1 cup sugar, 1 tsp kosher salt, 2 tsp ground ginger
3. Simmer Until Thickened: Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.prepared cranberry mixture
4. Cool and Serve: Allow the cranberry sauce to cool completely. It will continue to thicken as it cools.