How to Make Cranberry Orange Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and festive side dish to complement your holiday meal? Look no further than this Cranberry Orange Sauce recipe! This classic sauce is a staple on Thanksgiving and Christmas tables, and for good reason – its sweet-tart flavor perfectly complements roasted turkey, ham, or even a vegetarian main course. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to make from scratch, so you can impress your guests with a homemade sauce that’s far superior to anything you can buy at the store.

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Ingredients

  • 2 (12 ounce) packages cranberries
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 1 orange, zested and juiced
  • 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Mix cranberries, brown sugar, orange zest, orange juice, and cinnamon sticks together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until cranberries pop and sauce is thickened, about 15 minutes.
  • Transfer sauce to a bowl and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour. Remove cinnamon stick from sauce and serve at room temperature.
  • Nutrition

    61 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 4mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 15mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 61mg