Description
Cranberry Orange Sauce is a festive condiment that brings a delightful burst of sweet-tart flavor to your holiday meals. This easy-to-make sauce combines fresh cranberries with zesty orange juice and zest, creating a vibrant addition to Thanksgiving turkey, Christmas ham, or even desserts. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious sauce that evokes warm memories of family gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup fresh orange juice (about 2–3 oranges)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water and discard any mushy ones.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, water, sugar, orange juice, and orange zest.
- Bring to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally until cranberries begin to pop.
- Lower the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and let cool before transferring to a serving bowl.
- Serve warm or chilled over turkey, ham, or desserts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - Customize by substituting sugar with honey or maple syrup for different sweetness levels. - Add spices like cinnamon or ginger for an aromatic twist. - Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks or freeze for up to three months.