Description
Cranberry Sauce with Orange Juice is a vibrant and tangy condiment that adds a delightful kick to any meal. This easy recipe combines fresh cranberries with zesty orange juice, creating the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. Ideal for holiday feasts or everyday dinners, this sauce not only looks stunning on your table but also impresses with its aromatic profile. Make it ahead of time to enjoy its full flavor potential!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries and remove any stems.
- In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, orange juice, water, sugar, and orange zest over medium heat.
- Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally until berries pop (about 10-15 minutes).
- Remove from heat; let cool slightly to thicken.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with additional orange zest if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 60g
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg