Cranberry Orange Sauce

This cranberry sauce recipe with orange juice uses just 5 simple ingredients and puts any store-bought canned sauce to shame.

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It’s sweet and tangy, flavored with orange juice and orange zest, and makes a delicious quick and easy side for any classic holiday dinner.

INGREDIENTS

– Cranberries – Sugar – Orange Juice – Water – Orange Zest Full Ingredients

In a medium saucepan, add the cranberries, sugar, orange juice, water, and orange zest.

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Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 8 minutes, or until the cranberries have burst.

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Remove from the heat and let the Cranberry Orange Sauce cool for about an hour before serving.

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You can also make this ahead of time, keep it in the refrigerator, and then warm it slightly before serving.

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Yes! To freeze, make sure to cool completely and then transfer to freezer bags or another type of airtight container.

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