Description
A simple recipe for homemade cranberry-orange sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries, rinsed and picked over
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 orange, zested and juiced
Instructions
- Combine cranberries, sugar, and water in a medium saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened.
- Stir in the orange zest and orange juice.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.
Notes
- For a smoother sauce, you can mash some of the cranberries with the back of a spoon while simmering.
- Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American