Description
A bright and tangy cranberry sauce made with fresh cranberries, orange juice, and zest, perfect for holiday meals or as a refreshing side.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar or honey
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- Generous pinch of salt
- Orange zest of 1/2 an orange
- 12 oz bag of fresh cranberries
Instructions
- Place the sugar, water, and orange juice in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil while stirring frequently.
- Reduce the heat to medium and let the mixture simmer for a few minutes.
- Add the orange zest, cranberries, and salt. Stir well to combine.
- Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, until cranberries reach desired consistency.
- Remove from heat, allow to cool, and serve.
Notes
- Honey can be used instead of sugar for a more natural sweetness.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sugar to taste.
- Sauce thickens further as it cools.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 batch
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
