Cranberry & Champagne Sauce

⏱ 25 mins 🍽 Serves 8 🌶 british ✅ More effort 🏷 Condiment

This British condiment offers a festive twist on a classic. Fresh cranberries are cooked in a light caramel before being simmered into a thick, jammy consistency. A final splash of Champagne or sparkling wine adds a celebratory note, creating a sophisticated sauce ideal for Christmas dinners. It serves eight and can be prepared in just 25 minutes.

Cranberry & Champagne Sauce

Ingredients

  • 200g golden caster sugar
  • 450g fresh or frozen cranberry
  • splash champagne or sparkling white wine

Method

  1. Place the sugar into a medium saucepan and heat it. Allow the sugar to dissolve and form a light-brown, bubbling caramel without stirring.
  2. Add the cranberries to the caramel and cook, stirring, until they begin to burst. Let the mixture simmer for about 10 mins until it becomes a thick, jammy sauce.
  3. Add the Champagne or wine, bring the sauce to the boil, then take it off the heat. Transfer it to a bowl to cool completely.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories116 kcal
Carbs28 g
Sugars28 g
Fibre2 g
Sodium4 mg

Recipe details

Skill levelMore effort
CategoryCondiment
Cuisinebritish
DietHealthy, Vegetarian