This homemade cranberry orange sauce adds a burst of flavor and color to your Thanksgiving table. Sweet, tangy, and fragrant with citrus, it’s the perfect complement to turkey, ham, or any holiday roast.
Servings: 8 | Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 20 mins
Table of Contents
Equipment:
– Saucepan
– Wooden spoon
– Measuring cups
– Zester or fine grater
– Mixing bowl
Ingredients: Cranberry Orange Sauce
– 12 oz (340 g) fresh or frozen cranberries
– 3/4 cup sugar
– 1/2 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
– 1 tbsp orange zest
– 1/4 tsp cinnamon
– Pinch of salt
Instructions: Cranberry Orange Sauce
1. Combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, zest, cinnamon, and salt in a saucepan.
2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
3. Cook for 10–15 minutes, until cranberries burst and sauce thickens.
4. Remove from heat and let cool; sauce will thicken further as it cools.
5. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 100 | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Carbs: 26g
Expert Tips:
– Add a splash of Grand Marnier for a festive adult version.
– For a chunkier texture, mash cranberries lightly while cooking.
– Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week in the fridge.
– Can be frozen for up to 2 months — perfect for make-ahead prep.
Cranberry Orange Sauce
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, zest, cinnamon, and salt in a saucepan.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Cook for 10–15 minutes, until cranberries burst and sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and let cool; sauce will thicken further as it cools.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
– For a chunkier texture, mash cranberries lightly while cooking.
– Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week in the fridge.
– Can be frozen for up to 2 months — perfect for make-ahead prep.
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