We love this cranberry pineapple sauce because it isn’t just part of the Turkey trimmings at the holidays. It is a fantastic sauce in its own right that pairs well with chicken, Turkey and pork. It can be used as a glaze for cooking or basting the meat or as a sauce to serve with it after cooking.
This sauce is a favourite as it is delicious on its own smeared on a slice of gluten free toast for breakfast or in a sandwich at lunch.
We also serve this cranberry sauce with dairy free cream cheese on gluten free crackers as an appetiser.
Ingredients
- 4 C Cranberries fresh
- 2 C Water
- 1 C Crushed Pineapple canned
- ½ C Orange Juice freshly squeezed
- 1.5 Tbsps Orange Zest
- ½ teaspoon Cinnamon ground
- 2 C Granulated Sugar
Instructions
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1- Put all the ingredients except the sugar in a medium pot with room to bubble up.
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2- Bring the pot to a light boil over medium and reduce to a heavy simmer.
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3- Let the mix simmer heavily for 15-20 minutes. The cranberries will start to pop and may splatter. The mix will reduce a bit.
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4- Add the sugar in the pot and mix well. It will bubble up so make sure you have a lot of room in the pot and are stirring constantly for 1-2 mins.
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5- Remove from heat. Let the sauce cool slightly and pour into clean 4 oz canning jars.
Notes
Frozen cranberries can be used in place of fresh ones.
We recommend canned pineapple over fresh as it has already been heated to break down the proteolytic enzymes. They normally break down protein enzymes but when the pineapple is heated they are destroyed. Simmering it for 15 minutes should allow the jelly to set with fresh pineapple so it can be used in this recipe. Just make sure to simmer for the full time.
Allergy Note 1
Always check that each ingredient is safe for you. Reading all the ingredients and labelling as well as checking with the manufacturer should always be done before buying any product. Each person’s allergies are different and only you and your medical team can determine what is best for you. Checking with the manufacturer is best practice to see if shared lines, or facilities are used when making any of the suggested products. Just because a product is right for us does not mean it is safe for anyone else. You must do your own research on each product.
Allergy Note 2
If making this recipe for anyone with an allergy always check with them for suitable products and ingredients. Each person knows their allergies best and can advise on what is safe for them to eat. Keep in mind that if making for another person they may not be able to eat it with shared prep surfaces, cooking equipment, and kitchens or other safety reasons.
Allergy Note 3
This is not medical advice. Always discuss your allergies, nutrition, and suitable products and recipes with your medical team before using.