Easy Homemade Fresh Cranberry Orange Sauce
Elevate your meals with this Easy Homemade Fresh Cranberry Orange Sauce Recipe that perfectly balances sweet and tangy flavors. This delightful sauce takes only 15 minutes to prepare, making it a quick and versatile addition to any dish. Whether you’re serving it alongside roast turkey during the holidays or drizzling it over grilled chicken, this vibrant sauce brings a refreshing burst of flavor to your table. With fresh ingredients like cranberries and orange juice, you can customize the taste to suit your preferences. Perfect for festive gatherings or everyday meals, this homemade cranberry sauce will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- Zest of one orange
- Juice of one orange (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/2 cup water
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
Instructions
- Zest the orange using a zester to capture its aromatic oils.
- Cut the orange in half and juice it until you have about 1/2 cup of juice.
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine both sugars and water; stir until dissolved.
- Add orange zest, orange juice, and fresh cranberries to the pot. Simmer for about 10 minutes until cranberries pop.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool completely; the sauce will thicken as it cools.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg