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

Thanksgiving dinner just wouldn't be the same without a dollop of tangy, sweet cranberry sauce to accompany your turkey. And while canned cranberry sauce may be convenient, nothing beats the fresh, homemade version. This Fresh Cranberry-Orange Sauce recipe is the perfect way to add a burst of flavor to your holiday feast.

Made with just a handful of simple ingredients, this cranberry sauce is the ideal balance of tart and sweet. The addition of fresh orange juice and zest gives it a brigh...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup orange juice
  • ½ cup cranberry juice
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
  • 1 medium pear - peeled, cored, and diced
  • 2 tablespoons grated orange zest
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 star anise
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 tablespoons orange marmalade

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Combine orange juice, cranberry juice, and sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in 1/2 of the cranberries, pear, orange zest, vanilla extract, star anise, and salt, and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes. Add the remaining cranberries and cook, stirring often, until cranberries start to burst and mixture starts to thicken, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in orange marmalade and set aside. Sauce will continue to thicken as it cools. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Nutrition

    94 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 24mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 23mg
    • Calcium: 12mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 99mg