Description
Elevate your holiday table with this vibrant Cranberry Sauce with Orange Zest, a simple yet sophisticated side dish. This homemade recipe is the perfect blend of tart berries and bright citrus, offering a refreshing pop of flavor that cuts through richer main courses like roasted poultry or beef. It is an easy, healthy, and time-saving side dish that tastes infinitely better than store-bought versions and is sure to impress your guests at any festive dinner gathering.
Ingredients
12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries, rinsed
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Combine the cranberries, sugar, orange juice, salt, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan and stir well to coat.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally until the cranberries pop and the sauce thickens.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the fresh orange zest.
Allow the sauce to cool completely at room temperature before transferring to the refrigerator to thicken further.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. For a smoother texture, use a potato masher to break down the cranberries while simmering. You can substitute orange juice with pomegranate juice or water with extra zest. For a spiced variation, add a star anise or a tiny pinch of ground cloves.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg