Cranberry Sauce with Star Anise

By á-7122

Per 1/4-cup serving: 89 calories; 0 g fat ( 0 g sat , 0 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 23 g carbohydrates; 17 g added sugars; 0 g protein; 2 g fiber; 1 mg sodium; 58 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (18% daily value)

Carbohydrate Servings: 1 1/2

Ingredients

• 10 whole star anise (see Tip)
• 2 12-ounce bags cranberries, fresh or frozen (thawed)
• 1 1/3 cups sugar
• 2/3 cup water
• 2 teaspoons orange zest
• 2/3 cup orange juice, preferably fresh-squeezed

Preparation

Step 1

Place star anise in cheesecloth and tie into a bundle with a piece of kitchen string. Combine cranberries, sugar, water, orange zest and juice in a medium saucepan. Add the star anise bundle and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries have burst, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove star anise before serving. Serve warm or chilled