Cranberry Orange Sauce Recipe
Time: 20 mins
Servings: 3 Cups
Ingredients:
- 12 oz Fresh Cranberries (about 3 cups)
- 1 C Orange Juice (freshly squeezed is best)
- 1/2 C Sugar in the Raw
- 1/4 C Brown Sugar
- Zest of 2 Oranges
- 1 Cinnamon Stick
- Pinch of Salt
- 1/4 tsp Vanilla
Instructions:
- Prepare the Cranberries: Rinse the cranberries and discard any damaged or unripe berries.
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, orange juice, both sugars, orange zest, cinnamon stick, and a pinch of salt.
- Cook the Sauce: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once it starts to boil, reduce the heat to a simmer. Stir occasionally.
- Simmer: Let the sauce simmer for about 25- 30 minutes, or until most of the cranberries have popped and the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency. If you want a smoother sauce, you can mash the cranberries with a spoon or potato masher as they cook.
- Finish: Once the sauce has thickened, remove it from the heat. Remove cinnamon stick and stir in vanilla.
- Cool: Let the sauce cool to room temperature. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Serve: Transfer the cranberry-orange sauce to a serving dish and refrigerate until ready to serve. The sauce can be made a day or two ahead of time, which helps the flavors meld even more.
Tips:
- Sweetness: Adjust the sugar to your taste. If you prefer a more tart sauce, you can reduce the sugar slightly.
- Spices: Add a pinch of ground cloves or nutmeg for extra warmth, if desired.
- Consistency: If the sauce is too thick, you can thin it out with a little more orange juice or cranberry juice.
This sauce is bright, tangy, and a perfect complement to turkey, chicken, or roasted vegetables! Enjoy
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