Cranberry Sauce | Gordon Ramsay's Ultimate Christmas

Gordon's guide to cooking the ultimate cranberry sauce for Christmas.

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Ingredients:
1. 150g or 2/3 cup of caster sugar
2. About two to three star anise
3. Four cardamom pods
4. Small bowl of fresh cranberries
5. Two apples
6. Pinch of salt and pepper (about 1 teaspoon)
7. Port wine
8. Orange zest/fresh orange juice


EDIT//Nov. 21, 2021: you Thanks so much for the acknowledgment. Quick disclaimer: I have no memory of typing these ingredients, but knowing me I’m SURE I tried my best to be as accurate as possible. I’m no professional, so if something doesn’t add up or make sense, please help each other or just ask google lol! Also, I’m sure it’ll be fine if you improvise a couple things(the recipe isn’t too complex). Happy Holidays and I wish you all a wonderful sauce 😊

[soulofash]

Very similar to how I make cranberry sauce, except I usually use a can opener for mine.

[Ivan-cvdl]

Not sure why all the negative comments. This will be my 2nd year making this sauce just as chef Ramsay shows on the video, and my family loves it! PROTIP: if you find yourself burning the sugar when caramelizing, start with sugar and add a bit of water. Its not as professional but as the water boils it leaves you with an easier way to caramelize the sugar.

[katherineb.]

INGREDIENTS

Serves 6
150g caster sugar
2 star anise
4 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
250g fresh cranberries
2 apples, peeled, cored and chopped
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
60ml ruby port
1 orange, zested and juiced
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

Put a heavy-based pan over a medium heat and add the spices. Allow the sugar to melt (without stirring) and turn a rich caramel colour before adding the cranberries and a touch of seasoning.
Cook the cranberries briefly so that they just start to soften, then add the apples and cook for a further 3-4 minutes. Toss regularly to coat all the fruit in the caramel.
Pour in the port, reduce the heat then stir in the orange zest and juice. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, so that some of the cranberries and apples break down completely and thicken the sauce.
Transfer to a warmed serving dish, discarding the star anise and cardamom pods. If not serving immediately, cool and keep in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Warm through gently to serve.

[alexroch]

For those of you living in countries where you can't get fresh cranberries (like me - Sydney Australia) I made this recipe today. I substituted the 250g cranberries for 200g pitted chopped fresh cherries, and 50g dried cranberries. Tastes delicious!

[leewhittaker]

I followed (yes guys FOLLOWED) the recipe around an hour ago and I must admit the end result tastes absolutely fabulous and I am sure it will only get better for tomorrow. As for all the negative people on here, don't worry guys as McDonald are opening 54 restaurants in the U.K. On Christmas Day. Enjoy your Mcchicken sandwich won't you.

[charger]

Chef Ramsay's recipes are like works of art that can be eaten! Simply brilliant!!!
Merry Christmas to all!!!

[joywilliams]

I just made this for Thanksgiving. This is the best cranberry sauce I've ever tasted. I added a cinnamon stick as well.

[CreativeMovieArts]

god... i would LOVE to be at his christmas dinner party

[archangel]

I love his excitement and enthusiasm!!! Love to watch him cook and the energy in his voice!!!

[ziyxuct]

The best cranberry sauce I have ever ate; so sophisticated and tasteful, like all Gordon recipes. Thank you, Gordon!❤️

[kaiwenhe]

i feel bad for the person who eats the star anise by accident lol

[crazyeye]

Chef Ramsay, I made this for my guests of 27 Thanksgiving dinner. It was the star of the show! Such flavors, such appreciation by everyone, it was truly a hit. Thank you.

[daisytorres]

wow i tried out this recipe and my family absolutely loved it! you have such wonderful cooking ideas and you are a huge inspiration to me!

[larila]

Looks better than the ocean spray canned crap

[zaccampbell]

I've seen a ton of comments about this going wildly wrong very quickly.. I'm a chef and my first batch was a bit scary! Here's a missing point that is VERY important..

1. Make sure your cranberries are at least room temp or they will cause the hot sugar to seize up and get rock hard.
2. Stand back.. I have a lovely sugar burn on my face and fingers from this and I had it off the heat while adding 1/2 the berries and then folded in the last. They will start to break down and the acid will cut the sugar.
3. For me, the large slices on the apple are too big. My second batch I sliced and then sliced again, to about batone size.. think a large match stick. The apples breakdown faster and the finished presentation is much more attractive.

Overall.. I love this recipe. Use a good port.. fresh OJ with no pulp and keep your distance when adding those cranberries!

This is going to be devine on a turkey.. and turkey sandies!

Enjoy and Happy Thanksgiving 2020!

[lbovaz]

I have made this cranberry sauce every year since I saw this, it is literally the only way I like cranberry sauce.

[BBsheepy]

Make this every year!!! And here we are again! 2022 cranberries sauce let's go!!!

[nikoletalisi]

Literally just tried it and is delicious. This is the best cranberry sauce recipe ever. Thank you chef

[ItzYoGyalCuTiE]

This was 8 years ago *but I am here for it!*