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cranberry orange sauce in a saucepan
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5 from 2 votes

Orange Cranberry Sauce Recipe

This cranberry orange juice sauce is sweet and tangy, and makes a quick and easy side for any classic holiday dinner. Using just 5 simple ingredients, it puts any store bought canned sauce to shame. 
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Cooling Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Sauce, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 97kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces cranberries fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
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Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, add the cranberries, sugar, orange juice, water, and orange zest.  Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 8 minutes or the cranberries have burst.
  • Remove from the heat and let the sauce cool for about an hour before serving. Enjoy!

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Notes

Storing instructions: store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Reheating: transfer to a pot or skillet and reheat over low heat, stirring frequently.

Nutrition

Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 9.5mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg