If you are looking for a really good cranberry sauce to accompany your Thanksgiving or any Holiday meal, you have to try this caramelized cranberry apple sauce by chef Ramsay. It has a really nice balance of sweetness and tartness. The spices kick it up a few notches!
Place the sugar, star anise, and cardamom in a dry pan over low-medium heat. Let the sugar slowly melt without stirring. It will continue to caramelize and turn into a caramel color
When it has turned into rich caramel color, add the cranberries and cook over medium heat. Let the cranberries cook until blistered, about 10 minutes
While that is cooking, core and peel the apple, cut them into thin slices. Add this to the pan followed by a touch of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Let them simmer for another 10 minutes
Deglaze the pan by pouring the wine on the side of the pan. Add the zest of orange and orange juice. Continue to let it cook over medium-low heat for another 10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Do not cook until too thick as the sauce thickens further as it cools down
Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl
Storing:
The sauce can be made 3-4 days before and kept in the fridge. The flavor develops even more. Simply bring to room temperature before serving