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cranberry sauce with orange zest in a bowl on a table
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Orange Cranberry Sauce

This classic American tangy and tart sauce is the perfect accompaniment to your holiday turkey!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: christmas, christmas sauce, cranberry relish, relish, tart sauce, thanksgiving, thanksgiving sauce, turkey
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 130kcal
Author: Courtney O'Dell

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup orange juice
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 5 cups of fresh or frozen cranberries
  • Zest of one orange
  • Pinch salt

Instructions

  • In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, combine the orange juice and sugar. Stir them together until the sugar dissolves.
  • Add the cranberries to the saucepan. Sprinkle in a pinch of salt to balance out the sweetness.
  • Cook over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil
  • Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. This simmering process will allow the cranberries to break down. You can also press the cranberries with the back of a wooden spoon.
  • As the sauce thickens, you can adjust the sweetness or tanginess to suit your preference.
  • Remove the saucepan from heat. Grate the orange zest into the saucepan and stir. Allow the sauce to cool slightly before transferring it to a serving bowl.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 24mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 25g