Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Easy Homemade Fresh Cranberry Orange Sauce Recipe—a delightful take on a classic that brings a sweet and tangy twist to your meals. Bursting with freshness, this sauce perfectly complements roast turkey, grilled chicken, or even your favorite breakfast dishes like pancakes and waffles. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, creating this homemade sauce is not only effortless but also ensures you avoid preservatives commonly found in store-bought varieties. Impress your guests at Thanksgiving or elevate any weeknight dinner with this delectable side dish that showcases the vibrant taste of fresh cranberries and citrus.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- Zest of 1 orange
- Juice of 1 orange (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/2 cup water
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
Instructions
- Zest the orange using a zester, avoiding the bitter white pith.
- Cut the orange in half and squeeze out approximately 1/2 cup of juice.
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine both sugars and water; stir until dissolved.
- Add the orange zest, juice, and cranberries to the pot; simmer for about 10 minutes until cranberries pop.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg