Easy Homemade Fresh Cranberry Orange Sauce Recipe
This sauce is perfect for pairing with roast turkey at Thanksgiving or serving alongside poultry dishes all year round, it’s a must-try addition to your table.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces 1 bag fresh cranberries (or frozen)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries under cool water and remove any stems or bad berries. Zest the orange before juicing it.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, and cinnamon (if using).
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally. As the mixture heats, the cranberries will begin to pop—this is normal!
- Once the mixture reaches a gentle boil, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- The sauce will thicken as it cools. If you like a chunkier texture, mash some of the cranberries with the back of a spoon.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature. Transfer to a serving dish or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.