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Pineapple Cranberry Sauce Recipe

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This Pineapple Cranberry Sauce is a bright and tangy twist on traditional cranberry sauce, combining fresh cranberries with crushed pineapple and warm spices like cinnamon and ginger. Perfect for holidays or any occasion, it provides a sweet and slightly spicy complement to your meal.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 12 oz fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple with juice
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine the fresh cranberries, crushed pineapple with its juice, granulated sugar, and orange juice. Stir everything together until well mixed.
  2. Bring to Boil: Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. You'll hear the cranberries start to pop as they heat up.
  3. Add Spices: Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and add the ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and a pinch of salt. Stir well to incorporate the spices evenly throughout the sauce.
  4. Simmer the Sauce: Let the sauce simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened. The mixture should coat the back of a spoon.
  5. Cool and Store: Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools. Transfer to a serving bowl or storage container, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Use fresh cranberries for the best texture and flavor; frozen can work but may alter consistency.
  • If you like a sweeter sauce, adjust sugar to taste after cooking.
  • Make ahead and refrigerate; the flavors deepen after resting overnight.
  • To make it spicier, add a pinch of ground cloves or nutmeg.
  • This sauce pairs wonderfully with turkey, ham, or as a spread on sandwiches.

Find it online: https://hotsavors.com/pineapple-cranberry-sauce-recipe/