Description
Cranberry Sauce with Orange Juice is a delightful blend of tart and sweet, making it an essential side for holiday feasts or any special occasion. This homemade sauce harnesses the natural zing of fresh cranberries paired with the brightness of orange juice and zest. The vibrant color and rich flavor elevate your meals, whether served alongside turkey or as a topping for desserts. Easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, this recipe yields a delicious condiment that can be made ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully as it cools.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries and remove any stems or bruised berries.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, orange juice, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
- Add rinsed cranberries and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until they burst and sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in orange zest.
- Cool completely at room temperature before transferring to a serving bowl; sauce will thicken further as it cools.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg