Description
Homemade Fresh Cranberry Orange Sauce is a vibrant, tangy condiment that elevates any holiday meal. This easy-to-make sauce combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with the zesty brightness of oranges, creating a delightful balance that enhances turkey and desserts alike. Perfect for meal prep, this sauce adds a festive touch to your gatherings while impressing guests with its refreshing flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 2 medium oranges (zest and juice)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water and discard any damaged ones.
- Zest both oranges using a microplane, then juice them into a measuring cup.
- In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, orange zest, orange juice, sugar, water, and the cinnamon stick.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes until cranberries burst and sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat, cool at room temperature, then transfer to an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg