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bowl of cranberry mustard dipping sauce with a spoon in it and Dijon mustard and cranberries in the background on a wooden cutting board.

Cranberry Mustard Dipping Sauce

Stacy
Tart and sweet, Cranberry Mustard Dipping Sauce is perfect for dipping.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Condiment
Cuisine American, Canadian

Equipment

  • 1 blender or hand blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup cranberry juice
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 Tbsp Grand Marnier, optional
  • 3 Tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 3 Tbsp Dijon Mustard

Instructions
 

  • In a medium-sized saucepan, add cranberries, water, juice, white sugar, and cinnamon stick.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring.
  • Allow to boil for 3-4 minutes to soften the cranberries.
  • Using a slotted spoon, remove the cranberries and set aside.
  • Reduce heat and simmer the remaining liquid until reduced by half.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Remove the cinnamon stick and discard.
  • Add cranberries back to the pot.
  • Add Grand Marnier if using.
  • Blend the mixture with a hand blender on low until smooth.
  • Stir in the brown sugar and Dijon, mixing until well combined.
  • Pour into a bowl and cover.
  • Refrigerate for minimum 2 hours or until completely cooled before serving.
  • If the sauce is too thick, add a tbsp or water or cranberry juice to thin it out.
Keyword Cranberry, dipping sauce