Cranberry Gastrique Sauce Recipe
This Cranberry Gastrique combines rich, tangy flavors with just the right amount of sweetness for a sauce that’s both complex and irresistible. Made with only six ingredients, it’s surprisingly easy to prepare and perfect for the cold weather season.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cranberries (fresh)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 inch ginger (sliced)
- 1 orange (peel only)
- 1 cup red wine vinegar
Instructions
- First, using a sharp vegetable peeler, remove 2-3 long sections of orange peel, taking care not to remove any of the white pith with it. The white pith is very bitter and will affect the flavor of the sauce. If you happen to have removed some of the white pith, then carefully remove it with a sharp knife.
- Next, slice the piece of ginger. If the outside of the ginger is clean and not damaged at all, there is no need to peel it (the sauce will be strained).
- Combine the cranberries, sugar, ginger, and orange peel with 1/3 cup of water in a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Simmer over medium heat until the cranberries begin to soften – about 8-10 minutes.
- Add the red wine vinegar, and continue to let it cook until it reduces and starts to thicken - about 3-5 minutes. You will know it's done when you can swipe a finger across a spatula or the back of a spoon and the sauce doesn't come back together. *Note: the sauce will continue to thicken as it cools a little.
- When the sauce has cooked down and has reached sauce consistency, pour it through a fine mesh strainer, pressing down with a spatula or spoon to release all of the liquid.
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Nutrition
Calories: 122kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 65mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 52IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.2mg
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