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Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry Sauce

A fresh, tangy, and festive cranberry sauce made with orange juice and a hint of spice. Quick to make and perfect for holiday meals.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 80 kcal

Equipment

  • - Medium saucepan
  • - Spoon or spatula
  • - Airtight container

Ingredients
  

  • - 12 oz fresh or frozen cranberries
  • - ¾ cup cane sugar
  • - ½ cup water
  • - ¼ cup orange juice
  • - 1 tsp orange zest
  • - Optional: pinch of cinnamon or ginger

Instructions
 

  • Combine cranberries, sugar, water, and orange juice in saucepan.
  • Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir occasionally.
  • Add zest and spices. Simmer 10–15 minutes until cranberries pop and sauce thickens.
  • Cool and transfer to container. Chill before serving.

Notes

- Sauce thickens as it cools
- Store up to 10 days in fridge
- Freezes well for up to 2 months
Keyword Cranberry Sauce