Irresistible Boba Cranberry Sauce Recipe for Holiday Magic
A unique twist on traditional cranberry sauce, combining tart cranberries with chewy boba pearls for a festive and flavorful dish perfect for the holiday table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup cooked tapioca pearls (boba pearls)
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, orange juice, water, sugar, orange zest, and the cinnamon stick. Cook over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- While the cranberries cook, boil the boba pearls according to the package instructions (usually about 5-7 minutes). Drain them and rinse with cool water to remove excess starch.
- Once the cranberry sauce has thickened, remove the cinnamon stick and stir in the cooked boba pearls. Let the mixture simmer for 1-2 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the vanilla extract for a final touch of sweetness.
- Allow the sauce to cool to room temperature before serving. It will thicken slightly as it cools.
Notes
[‘Don’t overcook the boba pearls to avoid them turning mushy.’, ‘Taste the cranberry sauce as it cooks and adjust the sweetness to your preference.’, ‘If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of water or orange juice to loosen it up.’, ‘Cook the boba pearls just before adding them to the sauce for the best texture.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
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