Cranberry Orange Sauce
Total Time
20 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Rating
4.95 out of 5 stars
(39)
Ingredients
3 cups
- ¾ cup water
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- ½ cup sugar, or more, to taste
- 1 (12-ounce) bag fresh cranberries
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Preparation
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine water, orange juice, orange zest, and sugar over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.
Step 2
Stir in cranberries and bring to a boil; reduce heat and let simmer until sauce has thickened, about 15 minutes.
Step 3
Let cool completely before serving.
Step 4
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Chef's notes
Fresh or frozen cranberries can be used. When using fresh, use plump cranberries that are bright red in color and firm to the touch. Avoid using dried cranberries.
Cranberry sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge up to 1 week in advance.
Cranberry sauce can be served hot, cold or at room temperature.
Leftover cranberry sauce can be frozen up to 3 months.
