Description
A delightful and tangy cranberry orange sauce that perfectly complements your holiday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries under cold water and remove any stems.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, and orange juice.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the cranberries burst.
- Stir in the orange zest and remove from heat.
- Let the sauce cool before serving. It will thicken as it cools.
Notes
- This sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Feel free to adjust the sugar based on your taste preference.
- For a spicier flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cranberry Orange Sauce, Thanksgiving, Holiday Recipe, Side Dish