Description

This Irresistible Pomegranate Cranberry Sauce recipe offers a vibrant, tangy-sweet condiment that transforms holiday meals. Easy to make, it balances the tartness of cranberries with the sweetness of pomegranates, creating a stunning ruby hue perfect for turkey, ham, or desserts. It’s a delightful addition that will become a holiday favorite.

Ingredients

Scale

12 oz fresh cranberries
1 cup 100% pure pomegranate juice
1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
1 tsp fresh orange zest
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

Rinse cranberries under cold water, discarding any stems or mushy berries.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, pomegranate juice, sugar, orange zest, and cinnamon.
Bring to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally; then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes.
Gently mash some cranberries with a potato masher for texture.
Remove from heat and let cool; the sauce will thicken as it cools.
Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with extra pomegranate juice or whole cranberries.

Notes

Always use fresh cranberries; frozen ones can lead to a mushier sauce.
Adjust sweetness based on preference; taste as you go!
Allow to cool completely before storing to avoid excess moisture.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
To reheat, warm gently on the stove or microwave.
Consider adding jalapeños for a spicy kick or chopped nuts for crunch.
Swap sugar for honey or maple syrup for a unique twist.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Condiment
Method: Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
Calories: 30
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 1mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: <1g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Irresistible Pomegranate Cranberry Sauce, Cranberry Sauce, Pomegranate Sauce, Holiday Sauce, Festive Condiment, Homemade Cranberry Sauce, Easy Cranberry Sauce, Thanksgiving Sauce, Christmas Sauce, Ruby Red Sauce