Description
This Homemade Cranberry Orange Sauce is a must-try! Made with juicy cranberries, fresh orange juice, and a touch of zest, it’s the perfect blend of tart and sweet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 small sprig rosemary (optional)
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries and discard any that are soft or damaged. Zest the orange before juicing it. Juice enough oranges to make 1 cup of juice.
- In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, orange juice, sugar, orange zest, cinnamon (if using), and a pinch of salt. Add the rosemary if using.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Stir occasionally as the cranberries begin to pop and the mixture starts to thicken.
- Simmer for about 10–15 minutes until most cranberries have burst and the sauce reaches your preferred consistency.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed. Remove rosemary sprig if added.
- Let the sauce cool to room temperature, then transfer to a container or serving bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Great for holiday meals or everyday sides.
- This sauce adds color and flavor to your table.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cranberry Orange Sauce, Holiday Sauce, Homemade Sauce, Side Dish