Description
Elevate your holiday gatherings with this vibrant Orange Cranberry Sauce, a delightful blend of tart cranberries and zesty orange. This easy-to-make condiment adds a refreshing touch to your festive table, balancing sweetness and acidity perfectly. Whether drizzled over turkey or served as a dip, this sauce is sure to impress your guests and create cherished memories around the dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup orange juice (about 2 large oranges)
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water, discarding any mushy ones. Zest and juice the oranges; set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, orange zest, orange juice, sugar, and water. Stir well and bring to a light simmer.
- Simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the berries burst and release their juices.
- Add the cinnamon stick during the last few minutes of cooking for extra warmth.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely; sauce will thicken as it cools.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg