Cranberry Sauce with Orange Juice

Cranberry Sauce with Orange Juice
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    20 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    3.6K

Elevate your holiday table with this vibrant cranberry sauce, infused with the bright citrus notes of fresh orange juice. A quintessential accompaniment that balances tartness and sweetness in perfect harmony.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    22 g
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    0 g
  • Sodium
    1 mg
  • Sugar
    20 g
  • Fat
    0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Image Step 01
01 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Gather all ingredients. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Image Step 02
02 Step

Recipe View 5 mins In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and orange juice over medium heat. Stir continuously until the sugar is completely dissolved, creating a smooth, syrupy base. (Cook time: 3-5 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View 9 mins Add the cranberries to the saucepan. Cook, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the cranberries begin to burst and the sauce thickens slightly. (Cook time: 8-10 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View 45 mins Remove from heat and transfer the cranberry sauce to a serving bowl. Allow it to cool to room temperature, during which time the sauce will continue to thicken to its desired consistency. (Cooling time: 30-60 minutes)

For a more nuanced flavor, add a pinch of orange zest to the saucepan along with the orange juice.
Adjust the amount of sugar to your preference, depending on the tartness of the cranberries and your desired level of sweetness.
This cranberry sauce can be made 1-2 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The flavors will meld together beautifully over time.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 1.2K Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Litzy Johnson

    I loved the addition of orange juice – it really brightened up the flavor of the cranberries.

  • Katarina Rath

    This is my new go-to cranberry sauce recipe!

  • Greyson Bernhard

    I made this the day before and it was perfect! So glad I found this recipe.

  • Lance Rippin

    This cranberry sauce is so much better than store-bought!

  • Emiliano Rodriguez

    The instructions were clear and the timing was spot on. My family loved it!

  • Elinor Moore

    This recipe was so easy to follow, and the sauce was a huge hit at Thanksgiving!

  • Alta Kozey

    I reduced the sugar slightly and it was still plenty sweet enough for me.

  • Junius Dietrich

    I added a pinch of cinnamon as suggested, and it was delicious!

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