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A jar of deep ruby red cranberry sauce, homemade with orange and fresh cranberries.

EASIEST CRANBERRY ORANGE SAUCE

Make a quick and easy cranberry orange sauce in just 15 minutes. This classic, make-ahead recipe combines tart cranberries and sweet orange for the perfect holiday side dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Charcuterie, Holidays and Entertaining, Sauces and Condiments
Cuisine American
Servings 32 servings (1 tablespoon)
Calories 20 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 12 -ounce bag of fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 orange
  • Pinch salt

Instructions
 

  • Put your water and sugar into a medium saucepot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
  • Put your water and sugar into a medium saucepot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, sort and rinse the cranberries, removing any that are discolored or mushy.
  • When the water and sugar are boiling, add the cranberries.
  • Reduce heat to medium, stirring occasionally, continue to simmer until all the cranberries have popped and broken down.
  • As the cranberries cook, zest the orange then slice it in half and squeeze the juice into a bowl, yielding approximately ⅓ cup of juice.
  • When the cranberries are cooked, remove the pot from the heat and stir in the orange juice and zest. It’ll thicken as it cools.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 10 days or freeze for up to three months. 

Notes

Since you’re making this, you should double the recipe. Here’s why.
Let’s see where the cranberry can go, shall we? Some ideas. Step aside turkey sandwich. The cran can dance with many partners. Peanut butter, almond butter, or cream cheese accompanied by a smear of cranberry makes your morning toast grand. You can top French toast, pancakes, or waffles with a blend of cranberry sauce and maple syrup. Blend some with yogurt or layer cranberry sauce with Greek yogurt and granola to make colorful parfaits.
Add cranberry to a grilled cheese sandwich made with sharp cheddar. Spoon some over baked brie cheese, top with nuts and serve with crackers. Warm it up and enjoy as a sauce over ice cream and cakes. Spoon it into muffin, cupcake, or cake batter. Or bake these bars.

Nutrition

Calories: 20kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 0.04gFat: 0.02gSaturated Fat: 0.001gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.001gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.001gSodium: 0.3mgPotassium: 8mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 9IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.01mg
Keyword Autumn, Condiments, Thanksgiving
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