Easy Homemade Fresh Cranberry Orange Sauce
Elevate your meals with this Easy Homemade Fresh Cranberry Orange Sauce Recipe, a delightful blend of sweet and tangy flavors. This simple sauce, made with fresh cranberries and zesty orange juice, is the perfect complement to roast turkey or chicken and can enhance everyday dishes. In just 15 minutes, you can create a vibrant, homemade alternative to store-bought sauces that will impress your family and guests alike. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any gathering, this cranberry sauce brings a burst of color and taste to your holiday table.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 8 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- Zest of one orange
- Juice of one orange (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/2 cup water
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
Instructions
- Zest the peel from one orange using a zester.
- Cut the orange in half and squeeze out about 1/2 cup of juice.
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine both sugars and water, stirring until dissolved.
- Add the orange zest, juice, and cranberries to the pot. Simmer for about 10 minutes until some cranberries pop open.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool completely before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg