Description
Brighten your holiday table with this zesty Homemade Cranberry Orange Sauce—a perfect blend of tart cranberries and sweet citrus that elevates any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- Zest of one orange
- 1 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Gather Your Ingredients: Assemble fresh cranberries, orange juice, zest, sugar, and water on your counter.
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine fresh cranberries, orange juice, zest, sugar, and water. Stir well and bring to a gentle boil.
- Let It Simmer: Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until cranberries pop open. Stir occasionally until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Cool Down: Remove from heat and let the sauce cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Taste Test: Adjust sweetness with additional sugar or add more orange juice for extra zing as desired.
- Serve It Up: Transfer the cooled sauce into a serving bowl or jar. Serve chilled or at room temperature alongside turkey or as an appetizer with cream cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (60g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For added sweetness, consider using maple syrup in place of granulated sugar. - Incorporate spices like cinnamon or ginger for a unique flavor twist. - Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks or freeze for up to six months.