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

Cranberry sauce is a staple side dish during the holiday season, and this spiced orange cranberry sauce takes the traditional recipe to a whole new level. With the perfect balance of sweetness from the oranges and tartness from the cranberries, this sauce is a must-have on any holiday table.

The addition of warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, and ginger adds a depth of flavor that elevates the sauce and gives it a warm, comforting aroma. Whether you're serving it alongside turkey, ham,...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 pint orange juice
  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 2 cups water

Information

  • Servings: 64
  • Yield: 4 cups

  • Place the cranberries, grated orange rind, cinnamon, orange juice, brown sugar and enough water to cover cranberries in a saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat. Immediately turn heat down and simmer for about 1 hour or until the sauce has thickened. Taste for sweetness and adjust with additional sugar if necessary. You can not overcook, so continue cooking until you have a good thick consistency. Let mixture cool a bit then refrigerate in a covered container.
  • Nutrition

    37 cal.

    • Sodium: 3mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 10mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 38mg