Description
This vibrant, zesty sauce combines the tartness of cranberries with bright orange flavors, creating a delightful addition to your holiday meals or everyday dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 large orange (juice and zest)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries under cold water and discard any mushy ones.
- Zest the orange carefully and then juice it into a measuring cup.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the rinsed cranberries, orange juice, zest, sugar, and water.
- Stir the mixture well until combined.
- Allow to simmer gently for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until most cranberries have burst open and the sauce thickens.
- In the last minute of cooking, add ground cinnamon if desired, stirring to incorporate.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly before transferring to a serving dish or jar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added sweetness, consider substituting some sugar with honey or maple syrup. This sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.