Cranberry Sauce
Livened up with orange zest, this tangy cranberry sauce is the sophisticated cousin of the jarred variety. In all honesty, it doesn't take much more work than opening a can — and doesn't require wrestling with a can opener, either.
All of Anyday’s recipes are tested (and retested!) in many different microwaves and home kitchens to make sure they work — and work well.
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Product Size
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Small Dish
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Medium Shallow
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Large Shallow
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Medium Deep
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Large Deep
Prep Time
4 minsCook Time
2-3 mins minsFree Time
to go back for seconds of dessert
Ingredients
- 1 cup (100g) fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup (50g) sugar
- ½ teaspoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Preparation
- Place all the ingredients in the Anyday dish. Cover with lid (knob lifted).
- Cook in the microwave for 2 minutes. Stir well and smash the berries to ensure a chunky sauce. Continue cooking for 1 minute, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Allow the sauce to cool and enjoy. (NOTE: the sauce will thicken as the sauce cools.)
Serving suggestions & tips
- Add some sage for a bit of an herbal touch.
- Replace a quarter of the cranberries for diced, peeled apples and cook as directed for a mixed sauce.
- Add some liquid from a can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce for a smoky and spicy twist.
- To reheat, stir in 1 tablespoon of water per cup (100g) of cranberries into the bowl and reheat in the microwave as needed.
- For a vegan-friendly sauce, substitute olive oil for butter and beet sugar for granulated sugar.
- Microwave ovens vary, even with the same wattages. Adjust cooking times as needed.
