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Cranberry orange sauce in a bowl served with a golden color spoon.

Easy Cranberry Orange Sauce Recipe

Angela Milnes
Add a burst of bright, festive flavor to your table with this Orange Cranberry Sauce! Tangy cranberries and zesty orange come together to create a perfectly sweet and tart sauce that’s a must-have for the holidays. It’s simple to make and the perfect complement to your favorite dishes!
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Additional Time 0 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Course Condiments
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 107 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ⅓ Cup Orange juice
  • 1 orange Zest
  • ½ Cup Sugar OR
  • 1 tablespoon sugar powder
  • 4 ½ cups Cranberrys fresh or frozen

Instructions
 

  • Extract the juice from the orange.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine the orange juice, orange zest, and sugar or sugar powder.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 1-2 minutes, until the sugar dissolves.
  • Add the cranberries to the saucepan.
  • Continue cooking the mixture until it thickens, about 15 minutes.
  • Let the sauce cool slightly and serve.

Notes

Use Fresh Ingredients: For the best flavor, use fresh orange juice and zest. The natural oils in the zest will add a vibrant citrus note to the sauce.
Adjust Sweetness: Taste the sauce as it cooks and adjust the sugar to your preference. If you like it sweeter, add a bit more sugar.
Make Ahead: This sauce can be made up to a week in advance. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator, and the flavors will continue to meld and improve over time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 107kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.05gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 92mgFiber: 3gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 81IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.2mg
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