Name: Cranberry Sauce with Ginger and Pear
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries; 1 pear, peeled (optional) and diced; 2 pieces stem ginger in syrup, finely chopped; 2 Tbsp syrup from the stem ginger jar; 2 Tbsp brown sugar (or to taste); ½ cinnamon stick; 1 star anise

Cranberry Sauce with Ginger and Pear

13 Dec 2025

by Dinna

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Total Time

25 minutes

Background

No festive table is complete without cranberry sauce, and this cranberry sauce with ginger and pear is a fragrant, gently spiced twist on the classic. The sweetness of ripe pear softens the tart cranberries, while stem ginger adds warmth and a subtle kick, making it an especially good match for rich meats such as roasted duck and goose. It’s quick and easy to prepare, yet full of depth and character. Best of all, it can be made well ahead of time and keeps well in the fridge or freezer until needed.

Ingredients

1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1 pear, peeled (optional) and diced
2 pieces stem ginger in syrup, finely chopped
2 Tbsp syrup from the stem ginger jar
2 Tbsp brown sugar (or to taste)
½ cinnamon stick
1 star anise

Instructions

Place all the ingredients into a medium saucepan.
Bring to the boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 15–20 minutes, until the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened to your liking.
Remove and discard the cinnamon stick and star anise.
Allow the sauce to cool completely.
Transfer to a jar or airtight container. Store in the fridge for several days, or freeze for longer storage.

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