Spiced Cranberry Sauce with Orange and Star Anise

Name: Spiced Cranberry Sauce with Orange and Star Anise
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 4 whole allspice berries; 2 whole star anise; 3/4 c. sugar; 1/4 c. orange juice; 12 oz. fresh cranberries; Zest strips from 1/2 orange

Published: Oct 31, 2012

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10 mins

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30 mins

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The perfect amount of warm winter spice is cooked into traditional cranberry sauce with allspice, star anise, and freshly squeezed orange juice. This sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead.

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Directions

1. Step 1Gather allspice and star anise in a 4-inch square of cheesecloth and tie into a sachet. In a medium pot over medium heat, combine sugar, orange juice, and 1/4 cup water. Add sachet and cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar melts and liquid begins to bubble, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes.
2. Step 2Return pot to stove over medium-high heat and add cranberries and zest. Cook until cranberries just begin to pop, about 7 minutes. Discard sachet. Transfer sauce to a medium serving container and refrigerate until chilled, 1 hour or up to 3 days.