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 that perfectly complements poultry dishes, desserts, and more. This vibrant sauce is not only simple to make but also a healthier alternative to store-bought options, free from preservatives and artificial ingredients. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up a batch using fresh cranberries and zesty oranges, ensuring a burst of flavor in every spoonful. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any gathering, this sauce will leave your guests asking for more!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- Zest of 1 orange
- Juice of 1 orange (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/2 cup water
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
Instructions
- Zest the orange using a zester to release its fragrant oils.
- Cut the orange in half and squeeze out about 1/2 cup of juice into a measuring cup.
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine both sugars with water, stirring until dissolved.
- Add the orange zest, juice, and cranberries to the pot. Simmer for about 10 minutes until cranberries burst.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg