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Halal Cranberry Sauce Recipe – Sweet, Tangy & Perfect
Ingredients:
- 12 oz (340g) fresh or frozen cranberries
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (optional, for deeper flavor)
- 1 cup pure orange juice (no added alcohol or preservatives)
- 1 tsp orange zest (for brightness)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves (optional)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (alcohol-free, halal-certified)
- A pinch of salt
Instructions:
1. Combine Ingredients:
In a medium saucepan, add cranberries, both sugars, orange juice, orange zest, cinnamon, cloves, and a pinch of salt.
2. Boil Then Simmer:
Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Once it starts bubbling, reduce the heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes. The cranberries will begin to pop and break down.
3. Stir Occasionally:
Keep stirring so the sugars dissolve and nothing sticks. You’ll notice the mixture start to thicken naturally as the cranberries release pectin.
4. Finish with Vanilla:
Once the sauce is thick and most cranberries have burst, remove from heat. Stir in the halal vanilla extract.
5. Cool & Serve:
Let the sauce cool at room temperature. It will thicken more as it cools. Serve it chilled or slightly warm.
Serving Ideas:
Paired with cheese and crackers
With grilled chicken or turkey
Over halal meatloaf or roasts
As a spread in wraps or sandwiches
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