Cranberry Sauce | Gordon Ramsay's Ultimate Christmas

Gordon's guide to cooking the ultimate cranberry sauce for Christmas.
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[@Ivan-cv4dl]

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.

[@mannyescamilla716]

Ivan how much cranberries? 12 oz bag?

[@gebswife]

Ivan Thank you for sharing your wonderful tip.

[@TomekinaOfa]

The star anise and cardamom, did you take them out?

[@mariana26021]

Did you have Porto wine?

[@denniscostabile4264]

Most of us do not have all the ingredients.

[@alexroch6058]

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!

[@user-zi7yx9uc3t]

It sounds great, though, I can use cherries only in June.

[@ariellev9185]

I understand the sentiment but cranberries and cherries are incomparable. You basically made a cherry jam.

[@mixedmediaartgirl300]

Great idea

[@Man.from.the.90sgeneration]

Great

[@AV218_]

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 guysssss! 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 😊

[@Maverick99]

Thank you!

[@pinpanXXI]

Bless you (^_^)

[@gregms7661]

Thanks

[@seguine32]

Much appreciated shadow girl

[@gebswife]

Shadow Girl Thank you so much 😊

[@soulofash2112]

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

[@RubyTwilite]

🤣🤣🤣

[@VictoriaApodaca]

😂😅😂

[@ranakeen9884]

Hahaha

[@absonsimon5444]

🤣😂

[@MaggieMasouris]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@katherineb.3140]

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.

[@sarahm.327]

Thank you! :3 .... Uhh.. but what's caster sugar....? X_x

[@ArrakisHeir88]

@@sarahm.327 it's like halfway between white sugar and powdered sugar i just used regular white sugar, it was fine if you have a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder you could throw the sugar in there to grind it up a little finer, but that's all caster sugar is

[@YasminFalomir]

Thanks 😊

[@mercedesramos1660]

Oh no I used regular cane sugar. Did I ruin it? 😭

[@NoOne-py5or]

@@mercedesramos1660 na, honestly no need to caramelize the sugar, ive tested it, unless you like it extremely bitter use the sugar 1cup to 12oz cranberries and do not caramelize it

[@Kevyshwevy]

Anyone here 2019 for Thanksgiving?

[@alftanner4562]

Yep🥰

[@magick8ball765]

Yes

[@prettykitty345]

Im debating if i wanna try this haha

[@daniellemartinez8225]

what kind of apples?

[@mmm-ko9my]

Here 🍁🦃

[@charger19691]

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

[@marycollins1631]

Merry Christmas!

[@leewhittaker5184]

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.

[@TronWizard]

Nah I’ll be having my cranberry sauce

[@rosessonata8326]

😂

[@joywilliams594]

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

[@Boreganic]

Caty Baha the turkey or the rolls.

[@RICHARD187169]

Is it suppose to be so bitter?

[@tylerhughes5420]

@@RICHARD187169 no... its stupid to make a dark caramel with cranberries they're already bitter enough without burnt sugar.

[@adam3d851]

@@RICHARD187169 Just because he made it look good doesn't mean it's not burned caramel shyte

[@joanwinters5647]

@@RICHARD187169 mine tasted like candy when i used the recipe

[@crazyeye1969]

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.

[@amipatel2078]

thanksgiving 2020, anyone?

[@neopets4ever]

Yasss although I might add some water to this so it’s not so thick

[@hotdam83]

Was thinkin add more liquid. Water, apple or orange juice? Cranberry perhaps? Haha or some cinnamon. 🤔

[@Deathsinger99]

Yup

[@wolfgirl5259]

Yep

[@scorpionz01]

Ay meee. I’m making turkey rn

[@CreativeMovieArts]

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

[@godschild5824]

I wouldn't - have you seen the way he treats people

[@civilwildman]

Part of that (at least) is acting.

[@IceBlueLugia]

@@godschild5824 I have, he’s a very nice guy

[@godschild5824]

@@IceBlueLugia :-) OK if you say so :-) I guess he is a very good actor

[@user-zi7yx9uc3t]

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

[@kaiwenhe4677]

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

[@jjulishere]

Me too haha

[@trevorsvandrlik9104]

@swassmer440 cardamom pods

[@seguine32]

Most of his recipes are amazing, this was putrid

[@blitzoretro9522]

You tried it?

[@The2Coolest2]

@@seguine32 Um? It taste good

[@archangel8886]

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

[@lbovaz123]

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

[@daisytorres623]

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!

[@TomekinaOfa]

Did you take out the star anise and cardamom

[@YoullNeverKnow284]

If I ever have a lot of money, I would pay Gordon Ramsay a lot of it to make all of my meals

[@Nulibrium]

I got the ingredients wrong, I added red bouncy balls instead of cranberries.

[@adeno9735]

That would be very fresh I guess.

[@lebasi0408]

정현우 lmao!

[@accountantintraining4752]

Not funny at all...

[@gregms7661]

🤣

[@nowh-hee]

mmmm...very fresh

[@nikoletalisi492]

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

[@ravensoath]

This is actually one of my favorite recipes from him. Always delicious

[@zaccampbell3300]

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!

[@garrettwhite0051]

i warmed my cranberries and my sugar still hardened, and additional tips to avoid this? or ways to bring it back?

[@zaccampbell3300]

@@garrettwhite0051 mine did, to a lesser degree as well. Keep cooking band adding the rest of the ingredients. The acid that is released from the cranberry breaks the sugars down and the hardened sugar will create the sauce. Hope that helps.

[@munibaiqbal3648]

What's a non alcoholic substitute for port?

[@zaccampbell3300]

@@munibaiqbal3648 great question. You could use some pomegranate juice. I think that will provide some depth of flavor with the alcohol.

[@shinythings2017]

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

[@computertalk101]

Why does it always look like Gordon does a line of coke right before he starts filming.

[@kennyhernandez5622]

ummm funny i thought we were all here to watch not to talk shit,..ri..ght..they have facebook for that sour grapes

[@rixx7851]

I was just THINKING the same thing !

[@bassforhire555]

Because he does

[@ianlin4463]

LOL, are you kidding? Coke does a line of Gordon Ramsay to perk up He's a cooking MACHINE

[@Stevie74133]

He is just passionate about everything he does. This is why we are here watching him cook vs. just reading the recipe :)

[@ItzYoGyalCuTiE]

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

[@portofthoughts4477]

I make this every year BY DEMAND for Thanksgiving! Cranberry sauce used to be something no one bothered with this recipe is ADDICTIVE! My husband was very proud of me when his grandfather was literally eating it out of the serving dish at the end of the night. I always give Gordon Ramsey credit, i always get that "ohhh this is a Gordon Ramsey recipe??" Lol

[@davidhunternyc1]

I just made homemade cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving. I used the “Serious Eats” recipe with orange peel and cinnamon. It’s delicious. But I’ve been wondering… Yes, I will serve it proudly on my Thanksgiving table but I could never figure out what it goes well with? If it’s just a condiment next to your Turkey most people don’t eat it. This year I’m going to try something different. I am going to make homemade biscuits using a simple Thomas Keller recipe online. I’ve made them before. Simple and delicious. But this time when my guests sit down at the table I am going to first serve them hot biscuits, fresh from the oven, butter, honey, and cranberry sauce. Maybe I will serve spiced hot wine with this too. This will be the appetizer before the rest of the dinner comes out. Yes, it’s different from the typical charcuterie platter but I’m tired of sitting down for Thanksgiving dinner and already being full. Who doesn’t like hot biscuits? Anyway, I want to make the cranberry sauce the star of the show, not just a condiment people forget about. The reason why I’m posting this is I’m wondering what other ways I can make cranberry sauce shine rather than just condiment on the side? Please leave me your suggestions.

[@Stevie74133]

davidhunternyc this is good idea. I also use it for the days after. This is good for pancakes 🥞 and toast too

[@RubyandDiane]

would love to be your guest omg

[@davidhunternyc1]

@@RubyandDiane Diane! You're welcome anytime. Thanksgiving is about being thankful. It would be a pleasure to have you.

[@RubyandDiane]

@@davidhunternyc1 🫶

[@Aheidi55526]

I’ve made this for 4 years now year round and my kids ask for it. It’s amazing.

[@Aheidi55526]

It’s not necessary to the flavor. Sometimes I add alcohol and sometimes not. I’d say the whole anise and cardamom really make the biggest difference in flavor, as well as the caramel. I made some this week without the orange juice and with vermouth instead of sherry and it was still great. Something I’ve learned after making it over 10x is to put a lid on it if you have trouble with the cranberries incorporating into the caramel. Mine never looks exactly like his when I add the berries-it gets hard and I end up with big chunks of caramel. But a lid on top, especially after adding the apples, creates enough condensation and steam to help dissolve the caramel chunks.

[@aloha1005]

Just made this and this has got to be the most delicious cranberry sauce i ever had!

[@DarkLiger]

I made this for Thanksgiving 2020, and while it wasn't perfect, everyone seemed to enjoy it including one relative who doesn't normally like cooked fruit.

[@ryangonzales6753]

I just made this this recipe to its precision. Once it cooled down, it was EXCELLENT!!! CAN'T WAIT TO EAT WITH TURKEY

[@ehale1246]

Did you remove the cardamom pods and star anise? Are they just left to eat around?

[@scottreacher4620]

What do you set the stove top at? Med/High? High?

[@AdamNathanielBlake]

@@ehale1246 you can remove the stars as you eat them, and as for the pods, I usually discard the husk before tossing it into the pan anyway and the cardamom itself should be small enough to break down and not need removing.

[@starRN08]

Can't go wrong with this cranberry sauce every Thanksgiving! I omit the apple slices, replaced it with freshly squeezed orange juice or apple cider.

[@greanbeancereal651]

My sister had made this cranberry sauce and as a cranberry lover who’s always looking forward to eating it…..this was beautiful it tasted amazing 🎉❤ then she told me she had gotten this recipe by the one and only Gordan and I knew 👌🏼 it had to be

[@CamilleChambers-f8v]

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

[@lifeofahighschooler6876]

I thought I had a chance at making this

[@starRN08]

I make his recipe for cranberry sauce every thanksgiving and Gordon, this sauce tastes amazing to me. Thank you for sharing!

[@RiotGamesINDIA]

Whenever I hear cranberry sauce, I remember Monica's dialogue: "Enough! A monkey could've made them!"

[@thicknesswitthebusiness1882]

Thanksgiving 2k19 gonna be lit

[@riverakua2315]

Ive always made Rachel Ray's cranberry sauce with orange, cloves, cinnamon sticks, fresh ginger... but ALWAYS LOVE Gordon's cooking and will have to try this with apples, star anise, cardamom, and port wine...yummy

[@Crow-op4jy]

Just made this for Thursdays thanksgiving although I did add a lot more sugar, we like it really sweet but from the taste test I did it tastes amazing!!

[@GtheGeneral]

My favorite chef period

[@Sarzar29]

Just made it and it turned out super good. I just added maple syrup at the end for my sister.

[@ogkush1144]

Thanks Gordon

[@larila526]

Looks better than the ocean spray canned crap

[@sergelez2879]

Cranberry sauce... *Paul is the walrus*

[@kannachthemusiclover2869]

I b u r i e d P a u l

[@mashewll]

2020 Thanksgiving??? Although it would not be the same, I hope y'all have a safe and a great holiday!

[@anilu091]

This will be my 3rd thanksgiving making this sauce, I love making it and it tastes so good 🤤

[@nikkityson5987]

Can you tell me if you had to prep the cranberries beforehand , like boil them or something ? In the video his looked like they’d been half cooked or something.

[@anilu091]

@@nikkityson5987 no I only rinse them.

[@RICHARD187169]

Is it suppose to be bitter? Or is that just the recipe?

[@anilu091]

@@RICHARD187169 no, it’s supposed to be like a sweet cranberry with a hint of spicy. If you overcook the sugar it gets bitter.

[@RICHARD187169]

@@anilu091 how long do I cook the sugar before I put in the cranberries?

[@TaskerStreete]

Right, I'm making this today for Christmas lunch tomorrow. Thanks Gordy, you ROCK!

[@MerlinWatson-u3r]

I made this recipe last year and my guests said it was the best cranberry sauce they had ever eaten. I'm making it again this afternoon for Christmas Dinner.

[@scottreacher4620]

What do you set the Stovetop at? Med/High? High?

[@kellycard]

Love this sauce. Tastes better if it sits in the fridge a few days. The flavours mix better.

[@joshnabours9102]

This video is making me drool like a cartoon character just imagining how good that sauce will be......

[@zabibahri6711]

This was fantastic, thank you!

[@jmmcpike]

Great recipe!! Love it

[@majorxdf]

I made this sauce and it was so good, I couldn't stay out of it. Gordon is a genius!!!

[@roxymcgowan8224]

I made it delicious. Only used one anise star.

[@_karencita0719]

Thanksgiving 2021 🙏🏼

[@bander960]

Served this for thanksgiving last year... worked like a charm.

[@Homeycircle]

this looks so yummy!

[@lasheemaford8318]

Yummy! Cant qait to make this for the family. Thank you always Chef and Happy Thanksgiving to all!❤

[@StanOwden]

I'm making it right now. The 30th of December. Ready for the New Year's Eve.

[@chrish12345]

how about black cardomoms, for me they are the king of spices - wonderful chocolate, smoky, earthy, minty flavours - just use the crushed seeds and add at the end of the cooking. I'm not saying they would work in this sauce but I think its the spice of the future - essential for a proper korma for example

[@litahonaker8252]

Chef Lita to Amazing Chef Ramsay, just made your cranberry sauce and I am so happy with all the flavors. Thanks for making our Christmas that much more flavorful. Bon Apetit! Merry Very Christmas.

[@diegomilamunoz601]

This is the BEST SAUCE! I make it every year and it’s a home run!

[@iyliyyajackson3342]

Make this every year so good.

[@xrpadoption3293]

Wow...making today. Thanks Gordon. Yiur the best. I'm a huge cook of Italian food learned by an Italian man from Rome.

[@damarisvazquez7876]

This is my third year making it this way! Love it ❤

[@ShaunResolute]

I have no right to attempt this today but I promised cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving and I shall deliver 😅

[@The2Coolest2]

"Bounce them", well I can't start opening bags in the store and start bouncing cranberries around

[@fuzzyx2face]

Maybe just feel the bag and see if the cranberries are really firm, I guess he means if they bounce then they’re very firm and fresh. Any fruits and veggies will get soft and soggy when they’re older

[@The2Coolest2]

@@fuzzyx2face Thanks :)

[@Onilovescrafts]

Delicious, I made it for Thanksgiving the night before and today with the food that was delicious. I didn’t have cardamom so I added a cinnamon stick and also a little bit of maple syrup.

[@MrBoriqua2000]

Chef ramsey puts salt and pepper in his cereal.

[@royharris2357]

I make it every year 8-10 batches takes a bit of time which i give to family and friends they all love it, lovely on the turkey sambos , I do mini portions bout 200g and freeze and use during the yr when havin turkey 😊

[@tracycameron2580]

Peter in the grocery store today told me to check out this video...I may be convinced to eat turkey with cranberry sauce after watching this...or the sauce on its own..or....maybe over Maple walnut ice cream...looks good anyway...thanks for the recommendation.

[@marycollins1631]

Tonight I will try my first Gorden Ramsey recipe. Wish me luck!

[@millennial4840]

How did it turn out?

[@marycollins1631]

@@millennial4840 I'm afraid I have to try again.

[@millennial4840]

@@marycollins1631 Hope it works out better for you next time.

[@AllThingsHannahJo]

Hey everyone.. I make this EVERY year and it’s always my showstopper. Make it.

[@charlenec.4457]

So delicious and I thank you. Happy Thanksgiving

[@WhirledPeace]

How can something so simple... Make me soooooo happy :) I'm trying this! Thanks :)

[@convictednotconvinced]

Ah yeah! That's a winner.

[@CarThief_News]

Outstanding, Sir...

[@MrS12V2]

loving the background music! and awesome recipe!

[@ssamerica3062]

0:20 He knew what he was doing

[@puntodevista3176]

Yes.

[@juliejoseph9390]

It came out wonderful! Added some extra things (ginger), and at some point, it became like cranberry jam!

[@ShaunResolute]

Second year making this 🎉

[@iandunn206]

core, peel, and thinly slice 2 apples, set aside add 150g caster sugar to pan add star anise lightly crush 4 cardamon pods and add ( bring pan to medium heat? he didn't say. be careful not to burn the sugar ) wait for sugar to melt and form a dark caramel add cranberries let caramel blister the cranberries after cranberries have broken down, add apple add salt and pepper deglaze pan with port add zest of orange add juice of orange cook on low heat for 5-10 minutes can make 3-4 days ahead kept in fridge, then bring up to room temperature to serve

[@originallilmisstex]

Well, frankly if you have to be told to "...be careful not to burn the sugar." you should not be in the kitchen in the first place. But good detail observation on the other.

[@iandunn206]

@@originallilmisstex That's not true, nobody starts out knowing which things need careful attention and which don't, including you. The whole point of these videos is to teach people how to make the dish, and comments like yours are rude and discouraging.

[@originallilmisstex]

@@iandunn206 Well. Clearly we disagree. Rude? Perhaps. Discouraging? Not at all.

[@erginusta4580]

please cameraman can you zoom more i cannot see the atoms

[@deborahfranklin7053]

I loved it but the next time I make it I will eliminate the zest. It made it a little too tart for my taste. Also, don’t forget to remove the Star Anise and the Cardamom before serving.

[@africanpride69]

Maybe maybe make more caramel sauce.

[@paulagarcia8485]

Feliz Navidad 2020 y prospero Año Nuevo 2021 !!!

[@joegallacher6932]

1:47 me smelling my own farts

[@ichapman8878]

Looks delicious. I will try. Thanx

[@blessyaheart]

Please advise against using frozen cranberries! I had a beautiful caramel going on and I dumped frozen cranberries in it and suddenly the caramel became huge globs!

[@Papadoc1000]

Yes, this seizes the sugar. Cranberries should be room temperature.

[@oldcowbb]

salt and pepper, where is olive oil now

[@rondagoodlet5588]

Love your flavors in this delicious recipe! Thanks so much for sharing your master Skills on You Tube!

[@junainoakuma]

Thankyou Ramsey!! Best wishes!

[@ercaramirez80]

Thanksgiving 2021. Boom.

[@Tnix_]

I’m here, Christmas 2021

[@frouzanf4492]

Thanks one more time.

[@christospapazoglou8889]

Amazing. Thank you so much!

[@TheCreedasaurus]

CHRISTMAS BONEEERRRRRRRR!!!! Bounce them cranberries Gordon!!!

[@6578981]

Hi Gordon, I'm from Porto, Portugal. I worked in a Porto cellar and I wanted to ask you wish Porto wine you prefer to cook? Ruby, Tawny or White? Do you have a favourite brand? A merry X-mas to you! :)

[@joywilliams594]

looked like ruby to me.

[@zq7807]

Still watching in 2020!!

[@missmaryam2618]

I want to do this without the alcohol. Would appreciate it if you could tell us an alternative to alcohol in your videos 😊👍🏻

[@nikkityson5987]

I was thinking the same. I’m just going to use pomegranate juice instead. Not sure how it’ll turn out but I’m going to give it a go

[@AdamNathanielBlake]

You could go with unsweetened fruit juice. Concord grape juice with some lime zest added, cranberry juice with some lemon juice added, or grape juice concentrate. Substitute orange juice or apple juice for lighter ports. And perhaps a splash of vinegar for substituting the “alcohol” notes depending on the recipe.