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Cranberry Sauce with Orange Juice

Homemade Cranberry Sauce with Orange Juice for Every Occasion

This easy 3-ingredient Cranberry Sauce with Orange Juice is perfect for elevating holiday meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Fresh or frozen cranberries Fresh is best, but frozen works nicely too.
  • 3/4 cup Brown sugar Consider using a sugar substitute like Stevia for a lighter option.
  • 1 cup Orange juice Cut it in half with water for a milder flavor.
  • 1 piece Orange zest Zest before juicing to get all that fragrant oil.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Combine 1 cup of cranberries, 1 cup of orange juice, the zest of one orange, and 3/4 cup of brown sugar in a medium saucepan. Stir gently and bring to a gentle boil.
  2. Maintain steady heat while stirring occasionally for about 2-3 minutes until cranberries begin to burst.
  3. Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10-12 minutes, keeping an eye on the cranberries.
  4. Remove from heat, cool briefly, then mash for a chunky texture or blend for smooth.
  5. Let sauce cool to room temperature, transfer to an airtight container, and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Experiment with sweeteners and spices for customization. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 6 months.

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