Description
This delightful homemade cranberry sauce with orange juice is the perfect addition to your holiday table. Its vibrant color and sweet-tart flavor elevate any meal, making it a festive favorite. Simple to prepare, this sauce infuses your dishes with a burst of zesty goodness that will impress family and friends alike. Serve it alongside turkey, ham, or cheese boards for a delicious touch that enhances every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries (about 3 cups)
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
- Zest of one orange
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water, discarding any bad berries.
- In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, orange juice, sugar, and water. Stir well.
- Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat until berries pop.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes; mash some berries with a fork if desired.
- Stir in cinnamon stick and orange zest (if using) and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg