Homemade Cranberry Orange Sauce
Homemade Cranberry Orange Sauce is a delightful fusion of tart cranberries and zesty orange, creating a vibrant condiment that elevates any meal. This easy-to-make sauce bursts with flavor and visual appeal, making it perfect for holiday gatherings or everyday dishes. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can impress family and friends with this restaurant-quality sauce that’s sure to become a favorite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water and remove any stems.
- In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, orange zest, orange juice, water, and the cinnamon stick.
- Cook over medium heat until the mixture comes to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Continue cooking for 10-15 minutes until cranberries pop and sauce thickens to coat the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and discard the cinnamon stick. Allow to cool before transferring to an airtight container.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For added warmth, include spices like ginger or nutmeg. - Customize with nuts for crunch or swap orange juice for another citrus juice. - This sauce can be prepared up to two weeks in advance.