Description
Cranberry sauce with orange juice is a vibrant and tangy condiment that elevates any holiday meal. This easy-to-make recipe combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with the sweet, zesty notes of orange juice, creating a delightful balance that perfectly complements savory dishes like turkey and ham. Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving or a festive gathering, this colorful sauce will leave your guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Rinse and sort fresh cranberries, discarding any damaged ones.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, and water.
- Bring to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally until cranberries begin to burst.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and cool before transferring to a serving dish or airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg