Alaska Lingonberry Sauce
A tart, lightly sweetened sauce made from wild lingonberries, traditionally served alongside game meats.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Servings
- 8
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 70 kcal
Equipment
- •Small saucepan
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 70 kcal
- fat
- 0
- carbs
- 18
- protein
- 0
- calories
- 70
Instructions
- 1
Put the lingonberries, sugar, and water into a small saucepan.
- 2
Heat over medium heat until it gently bubbles. Stir every now and then.
- 3
Cook for 10-15 minutes. Stop when the berries pop and the sauce thickens slightly.
- 4
Stir in the orange zest during the last minute of cooking if you are using it.
- 5
Take the pan off the burner and let it cool. The sauce will get thicker as it cools.
- 6
Pour the sauce into a serving dish or jar.
Chef's tips
Lingonberries are very tart. Taste the sauce and add more sugar if you like, but keep a tangy edge to balance rich meats.
Storage
Refrigerate in a sealed jar for up to 3 weeks.
Reheating
Serve cold or gently warmed; no full reheating required.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Adding too much sugar and hiding the natural tart berry flavor.
- •Cooking the sauce too long until it becomes overly stiff.
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