Easy Cranberry Orange Sauce
My easy cranberry orange sauce uses fresh or frozen cranberries and oranges to create the perfect combination of sweet and tart flavors. It will be a new staple on the Thanksgiving table!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 99kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces cranberries fresh or frozen
- 1 zest from 1 orange
- 4-5 tablespoons orange juice use same orange
- 1/2 - 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Optional
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Place the cranberries, orange zest and juice, sugar, and ground cinnamon in a saucepan set it over medium heat.
- Stir it, then add a cinnamon stick (if using), and simmer it 15-20 minutes, or until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
- Remove the sauce from the heat, remove and discard the cinnamon stick, and allow to cool to room temperature. Serve or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Leftovers are great for everything from smoothies to yogurt to sandwiches, and even cheesecake!
- Always use fresh orange zest for the brightest flavor.
- The citrus makes the sauce. It balances the tartness of the cranberries and adds natural sweetness.
- Start with less sugar and stir in more if it’s too tart.
- Let the sauce cool at room temperature to get the perfect texture.
- For a smoother cranberry sauce, use a potato masher to break down the sauce even more.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 67IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.2mg