Description
Homemade fresh cranberry orange sauce is the perfect blend of sweet and tart flavors that will elevate your holiday meals. Made with plump cranberries and vibrant orange zest, this sauce not only enhances traditional turkey dinners but also serves as a delightful spread for breakfast treats. Simple to prepare and bursting with flavor, it’s sure to become a staple on your festive table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp grated orange zest
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water and discard any damaged ones.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries and water. Cook until cranberries start to pop.
- Add sugar and fresh orange juice, stirring until well combined.
- Stir in grated orange zest and continue cooking for about 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed by adding more sugar.
- Allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg