Cranberry Orange Sauce
A bright and flavorful cranberry orange sauce with the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. This easy homemade condiment pairs beautifully with holiday meals, breakfast dishes, and desserts.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries and discard any soft or damaged berries.
- Place the cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and salt in a medium saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the orange zest and cinnamon, if using.
- Continue cooking until most of the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened.
- Remove from the heat and allow the sauce to cool.
- Transfer to a serving bowl or storage container and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use frozen cranberries without thawing if fresh are unavailable.
- For a deeper cranberry flavor, replace part of the orange juice with cranberry juice.
- Add a pinch of ground ginger for extra warmth.
- Stir in chopped pecans or walnuts after cooking for added texture.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 recipe
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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