Cranberry Orange Sauce is a bright and flavorful condiment made with tart cranberries, fresh orange juice, and sweet sugar simmered into a glossy sauce. This festive homemade sauce is perfect for holiday meals, roasted meats, desserts, sandwiches, and toast.
Total Time:20 minutes
Yield:6 to 8 servings
Ingredients
12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup water
Optional: vanilla extract
Optional: maple syrup
Optional: chopped pecans
Optional: fresh rosemary
Instructions
Rinse the cranberries and remove any damaged berries.
In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, orange juice, sugar, orange zest, cinnamon, and water.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
As the cranberries cook, they will burst and the sauce will thicken.
Remove the saucepan from the heat once the sauce reaches your preferred consistency.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
Notes
Add chopped apples or pears for extra sweetness and texture.
Honey or maple syrup can replace granulated sugar for natural sweetness.
Fresh ginger adds warm spice and bright flavor.
Stir in chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.
