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Cranberry Orange Sauce in a bowl with orange zest on top

Cranberry Orange Sauce

Samantha Erb
Cranberry orange sauce is a perfect combination of sweet orange and tart cranberry flavors. Easy to make and perfect to make ahead.
5 from 16 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Additional Time 6 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 93 kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces cranberries fresh or frozen
  • 1 large orange zest and juiced (4-5 tablespoons of juice)
  • 1/2-1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Optional

  • 1 cinnamon stick

Instructions
 

  • Place cranberries, orange zest and juice, sugar (to taste), and ground cinnamon in a saucepan set over medium heat.
  • Stir, add a cinnamon stick (if using), and simmer 15-20 minutes, or until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
  • Remove from heat, remove and discard the cinnamon stick, and allow to cool to room temperature. Serve or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 93kcalCarbohydrates: 24gSodium: 1mgFiber: 2gSugar: 19g

This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.

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