Homemade Mixed Fruit Cranberry Sauce
Tart cranberries, roasted pears, juicy grapes, and blood oranges, this Mixed Fruit Cranberry Sauce takes holiday flavor to a whole new level.
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Equipment
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- medium saucepan
- zester
- juicer
- wooden spoon, spatula
- measuring cups and spoons
- food processor or hand mixer optional if you want smooth sauce
Ingredients
- 12 oz Cranberries
- 2 medium Pears
- 1.5 cups Red or Black Grapes
- 2-3 Blood Oranges
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup Water or Apple Juice
- 1/ tsp Cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp Cloves
- 1/4 tsp Ginger
- Salt pinch
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1 tbsp Orange Liqueur like Grand Marnier
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Dice the pears into small cubes. Halve the grapes.
- Toss the pears and grapes with a bit of brown sugar and spread them on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the oven for about 15-20 minutes or until they start to soften and caramelize slightly.
- Add cranberries, blood oranges, zest and juice, water or apple juice (1/2 cup), and brown sugar to a medium-size saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Let it cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries start to burst and break down.
- Stir in cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. Adjust the spices to taste as needed.
- Add the roasted pears, grapes and the chopped blood orange to the saucepan, stirring gently to combine.
- Taste the sauce and add more brow sugar if you like it sweeter. At this point, add the vanilla extract and/or orange liqueur for extra depth.
- Continue simmering for another 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce reaches your desired thickness. It will thicken more as it cools.
- Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool to room temperature. For a smoother texture, you can mash some of the fruit or blend a portion of the sauce, then combine.
- Serve at room temperature or chill in the fridge before serving!
Notes
Roast the fruit for extra flavor - roasting the pears and grapes first intensifies their sweetness and adds a caramelized depth that balances the tart cranberries. Don’t skip this step—it makes all the difference!
Balance the sweetness - taste as you go! Start with the suggested amount of brown sugar, and adjust to your liking.
Simmer slowly for best texture - let the sauce cook on low to medium heat until it’s thickened to your liking.
Blend or no blend - it is up to you.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cupCalories: 106kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 145mgFiber: 3gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 0.3mg
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