Homemade Cranberry Orange Sauce
Cranberry Orange Sauce is a vibrant, zesty condiment that adds a festive flair to any holiday gathering. This easy-to-make recipe combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with the bright sweetness of oranges, resulting in a deliciously balanced sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, it enhances every meal, from turkey dinners to breakfast pancakes. Create lasting memories and elevate your dishes with this delightful Homemade Cranberry Orange Sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup orange juice (about 2 large oranges)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water and remove any soft ones. Zest one orange and juice both.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, orange juice, zest, sugar, and water. Stir to mix.
- Bring to a boil while stirring occasionally. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until cranberries burst and sauce thickens.
- Add the cinnamon stick during the last five minutes for added flavor.
- Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then transfer to a serving dish or jar; sauce will thicken as it cools.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg