The Best Crockpot Cranberry Sauce with Apple, Orange & Ginger
This Crockpot Cranberry Sauce with Apple, Orange, and Crystallized Ginger is a delightful fusion of sweet, tart, and spicy flavors. Fresh cranberries and apples are slow-cooked to perfection with brown sugar, orange zest, and juice, then finished with a touch of crystallized ginger for an aromatic warmth. It’s a perfect side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any holiday meal, adding a refreshing burst of fruitiness that complements savory dishes. Easy to prepare and even easier to store, this sauce is the ideal make-ahead addition to your festive spread.
Ingredients
- 4 medium Gala apples peeled, cored, quartered & sliced
- 1 12 oz package fresh cranberries
- 5 tablespoon brown sugar or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup chopped crystallized ginger
Instructions
- Place all of the apple pieces and cranberries in a large bowl and stir in brown sugar and orange zest.
- Pour orange juice into the bottom of a large crockpot and add the apple mixture.
- Cover, turn the crockpot setting to low, and cook for about 8 hours, stirring occasionally and breaking up the apple slices and cranberries with a wooden spoon as they soften.
- Stir in crystallized ginger. Taste and add an additional tablespoon or two of brown sugar if too tart.
- Serve warm or room temperature.