CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH DRIED APRICOTS AND CARDAMOM

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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Sauce     Berry     Fruit     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Cranberry     Apricot     Fall     Chill     Boil     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 4 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 whole green cardamom pods
1 3/4 cups canned apricot nectar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup honey
1 6-ounce package dried apricots, quartered
1 12-ounce bag cranberries
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • Coarsely crush cardamom in mortar with pestle or place in resealable plastic bag and crush with rolling pin; discard skins.
  • Bring next 5 ingredients and cardamom to boil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add apricots; cook 2 minutes. Add cranberries and cook until berries pop, stirring occasionally, about 9 minutes. Transfer to bowl. Mix in lemon peel. Cover and refrigerate overnight. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Keep refrigerated.) Serve cold or at room temperature.

Blessing Friday
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I was looking for a unique cranberry sauce recipe and this one definitely fit the bill. The combination of cranberries, apricots, and cardamom was unexpected but really delicious.


Jamie Clemens
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I've made this sauce several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of tart and sweet, and the apricots and cardamom add a really nice touch.


Karissa Clay
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This is my new go-to cranberry sauce recipe. It's easy to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Suzette Hankin
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I really enjoyed this sauce. The apricots and cardamom added a nice sweetness and complexity that made it really enjoyable.


W K
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I made this sauce for Christmas dinner and it was a huge success. The flavors were complex and delicious, and it was the perfect accompaniment to the roast turkey.


Uttom Singha
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This sauce was a huge hit at our Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone loved the unique flavor and it was the perfect complement to the turkey.


Naran Tiwari
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I'm not usually a fan of cranberry sauce, but this recipe changed my mind. The apricots and cardamom add a really nice sweetness and complexity that makes it really enjoyable.


Grace Sauraha
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This is the best cranberry sauce I've ever had! It's so flavorful and unique. I will definitely be making it again and again.


Zihad Media
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This sauce is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the way the apricots and cardamom complement the tartness of the cranberries.


Deborah Ayedun
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I was looking for a unique cranberry sauce recipe and this one definitely fit the bill. The combination of cranberries, apricots, and cardamom was unexpected but really delicious.


Moharam Alli
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I've made this sauce several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of tart and sweet, and the apricots and cardamom add a really nice touch.


Abdul Razaque
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This is my new go-to cranberry sauce recipe. It's easy to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Dimbo Chimaobi
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I really enjoyed this sauce. The apricots and cardamom added a nice sweetness and complexity that made it really enjoyable.


Aliyu Ahmad
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I made this sauce for Christmas dinner and it was a huge success. The flavors were complex and delicious, and it was the perfect accompaniment to the roast turkey.


Yaxye Yaxii
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This sauce was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! Everyone loved the unique flavor and it was a great complement to the turkey.


Humdulhh Shafiq
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I was a bit skeptical about the combination of cranberries, apricots, and cardamom, but I was pleasantly surprised by how well they worked together. The sauce was delicious and I will definitely be making it again.


Cinderella
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This is the best cranberry sauce I've ever had! It's so easy to make, and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend it.


JR Tec Bangla
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The sauce was thick and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. My family loved it.


Joseph Register
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This was a delicious and unique twist on traditional cranberry sauce. The apricots and cardamom added a wonderful flavor that complemented the tartness of the cranberries. I will definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving!