20-Minute Homemade Cranberry Orange Sauce That Steals Thanksgiving
A tangy and sweet homemade cranberry orange sauce, naturally gluten-free and perfect for holidays or any meal.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries and pick out any stems or soft berries.
- In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, cinnamon, and cloves.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer.
- Stir occasionally and cook for 10-15 minutes until cranberries burst and sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and let cool before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Adjust sugar to taste for a sweeter or tarter sauce.
- For a smoother texture, blend briefly with an immersion blender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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