- Can I use tinned cranberries?
- Yes, but they are usually sweetened, so add less sugar. Fresh or frozen give a better texture.
Cranberry orange sauce
The duet of tart cranberries (or blueberries) and sweet orange is a true classic. The natural acidity of the fruit perfectly cuts through the richness of meats (duck, venison), but is also a jewel on desserts (cheesecake, pancakes). Cornflour ensures a glossy, gel-like consistency, allowing the sauce to sit beautifully on the plate.
Ingredients
200
g
Cranberries or Blueberries (fresh or frozen)
100
ml
Fresh orange juice
1
tsp
Orange zest (unwaxed)
50
g
Sugar
50
ml
Water
0.25
tsp
Ground cinnamon
1
tbsp
Cornflour
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Equipment Needed
- Saucepan
- Grater (for zest)
- Small bowl for cornflour
Instructions
1
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Wash the orange thoroughly, grate the zest, and squeeze the juice. Wash the berries.
Tip: Only grate the orange part of the peel; the white pith is bitter!
2
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In a saucepan, combine the berries, orange juice, zest, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil.
Tip: Boiling causes the berries to burst and release their juices.
3
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When boiling, reduce the heat, stir in the cinnamon, and simmer for 5 minutes until the fruit softens.
Tip: Don't cook it into a mush; it's nice to keep some whole berries.
4
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Mix the cornflour with a little cold water (approx. 2 tbsp) until smooth, then pour into the simmering sauce while stirring continuously.
Tip: The thickening effect of cornflour is activated by heat (gelatinisation).
5
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Boil for another minute until thickened, then remove from the heat. Can be served warm or cold.
Tip: It will thicken further as it cools.
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Ingredients
- 200 g Cranberries or Blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 100 ml Fresh orange juice
- 1 tsp Orange zest (unwaxed)
- 50 g Sugar
- 50 ml Water
- 0.25 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp Cornflour