Cranberry Orange Sauce
This cranberry orange sauce is a combination of tangy, sweet, fresh, and delicious. Serve it warm or cold. Perfect for holiday gatherings!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 66kcal
Cost: Recipe $3.26 / Serving $0.54
Ingredients
- 12 ounces whole fresh cranberries ($2.24)
- ¼ cup brown sugar ($0.11)
- 2 teaspoons orange zest ($0.88)
- ¼ cup orange juice ($0.02)
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon ($0.01)
Instructions
- Prep the citrus. Zest the orange and squeeze the juice.
- Dissolve the sugar. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the orange zest, orange juice, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Cook the cranberries. Add the cranberries and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the cranberries burst.
- Cool and serve. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Serve warm, or refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.
Notes
- Texture. Mash the cranberries lightly for a chunkier sauce or more thoroughly for a smoother texture.
- Thickening. Cranberries naturally thicken as they cook and as the sauce cools. Continue simmering and mash a few berries if needed.
- Sweeteners. Brown sugar adds depth, but white sugar can be used if preferred.
- Storage. Store cranberry sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 58IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.2mg
