Description
This homemade Cranberry Orange Sauce is a sweet-tart holiday classic bursting with the flavors of fresh cranberries and zesty orange. Simple, quick, and vibrant, it’s the perfect side for turkey, ham, or even breakfast toast.
Ingredients
- Fresh Cranberries: 12 ounces, the tart base that gives the sauce its vibrant flavor.
- Granulated Sugar: 1 cup, balances the cranberry’s tanginess.
- Fresh Orange Juice: ½ cup, adds a bright citrus note.
- Orange Zest: 1 teaspoon, brings fresh aromatic depth.
- Water: ½ cup, helps reach the perfect consistency.
- Cinnamon Stick (optional): 1 small stick, adds a warm festive touch.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Place a medium saucepan on medium heat and have all ingredients ready.
- Combine Ingredients: Add cranberries, sugar, orange juice, water, and cinnamon stick to the pan and stir well.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
- Assemble the Dish: Once boiling, reduce heat and allow cranberries to pop and soften.
- Cook to Perfection: Simmer for about 10 minutes until the sauce thickens and most berries have burst.
- Finishing Touches: Remove from heat and stir in orange zest.
- Serve and Enjoy: Cool completely before serving to allow the sauce to set beautifully.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, mash cranberries gently while cooking.
- Adjust sugar to taste depending on how tart your cranberries are.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg