Description
Elevate your holiday feast with this Homemade Fresh Cranberry Orange Sauce, a delightful blend of tart cranberries and sweet oranges. This vibrant sauce not only adds a pop of color to your table but also enhances the flavors of turkey, pork, and more. Quick to prepare with a handful of simple ingredients, it’s the perfect accompaniment for festive gatherings or an everyday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries (about 3 cups)
- 1 cup orange juice (from about 2 large oranges)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Rinse fresh cranberries under cold water until clean. Zest one orange and juice both oranges into a measuring cup.
- In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, orange zest, orange juice, sugar, and water. Mix well and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until cranberries burst and sauce thickens slightly. The aroma will be delightful!
- Add the cinnamon stick during the last few minutes of cooking for extra warmth. Remove from heat when thickened; let cool slightly before discarding the cinnamon stick.
- Transfer to a serving bowl or jar; serve warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 60g
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg