Description
Elevate your holiday table with this homemade Cranberry Sauce With Orange Juice – a quick and easy recipe that’s bursting with citrus flavor. The combination of tart cranberries and sweet orange juice creates a delightful balance, making this sauce a perfect complement to your Thanksgiving or Christmas feast.
Ingredients
– 12 oz fresh or frozen cranberries
– 1 cup orange juice
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1 tsp orange zest
– 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
1. – In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, orange juice, sugar, and cinnamon.
2. – Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
3. – Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened, about 15-20 minutes.
4. – Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the orange zest.
5. – Let the sauce cool slightly before serving, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
– For a chunkier texture, mash some of the cranberries with a fork or potato masher during the simmering process.
– Adjust the sugar to taste, depending on the sweetness of your cranberries and personal preference.
– Store leftover cranberry sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Condiment, Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American