Cranberry sauce
Cranberry sauce is a festive condiment made with fresh cranberries, sugar, water and a splash of Port. The Thermomix TM7 cooks it hands-free with precise heat control, so the berries burst gently into a glossy, tangy-sweet sauce. Ideal with roast turkey, game or a cheese board, and ready in minutes without stirring.
About this recipe
Cranberry sauce Thermomix TM7 style is the festive condiment that transforms your Christmas dinner with almost no effort. If you have been searching for cranberry sauce recipes for your all-in-one kitchen machine, this version delivers a glossy, jewel-red sauce from just four ingredients: fresh cranberries, sugar, water and a generous splash of Port. The TM7 heats and stirs the mixture automatically, so every berry bursts at its own pace and the sugar dissolves completely without sticking to the bowl. The Port adds a warming, winey depth that lifts the sauce far above anything from a jar, while the natural pectin in the cranberries sets it to the ideal spoonable consistency as it cools. Serve it alongside roast turkey, glazed ham or a winter cheese board, or spoon it over vanilla ice cream for a quick dessert. Thanks to the TM7 preserving function, you can also sterilise small jars and enjoy this seasonal sauce long after the holidays.
Preparation tips
- Rinse the fresh cranberries thoroughly and pick out any soft or bruised berries before they go into the mixing bowl, as damaged fruit can turn bitter and cloud the glossy Port-scented sauce.
- Taste the sauce once the cranberries have burst: if the Port flavour feels too sharp, add an extra spoonful of sugar and let the TM7 stir it in while still warm so it dissolves completely.
- Pour the finished cranberry sauce into sterilised jars while hot, seal immediately and store in the fridge for up to two weeks, giving you a ready-made festive accompaniment for turkey or cheese.
Recipe variations
- Alcohol-free variation: replace the Port with equal parts red grape or pomegranate juice and a strip of orange zest; the TM7 blends the flavours while simmering, giving children a fruity sauce suitable for the whole Christmas table.
- Festive winter variation: add a cinnamon stick, a star anise and a grate of fresh ginger to the cranberries and Port before cooking; remove the whole spices before jarring for a warmly spiced sauce ideal with roast game.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing sugar directly - The Thermomix integrated scale weighs sugar and Port straight into the bowl for balanced sweetness. [Built-in scale]. [Built-in Scale]
- Precise heating - TM7 temperature control simmers the cranberries gently so the sugar dissolves without burning. [Temperature control]. [Precision Control]
- Hands-free stirring - The Thermomix stirs the bursting cranberries automatically while you carve the roast turkey. [Hands-free]. [Hands-Free]
- Mixing consistency - The TM7 blends the Port reduction into the sauce until glossy and evenly thick. [Mixing]. [Multi-Function]
- Grating option - The Thermomix grates fresh orange zest directly over the berries for a bright festive aroma. [Grating]. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- orange
- sugar
- water
- fresh cranberries
- Port