Description
Experience the delightful balance of sweet and tart with this Easy Homemade Fresh Cranberry Orange Sauce Recipe. Bursting with flavor, this sauce is a refreshing twist on traditional cranberry sauce, making it an ideal accompaniment to roast turkey, grilled chicken, or even waffles. With just a few fresh ingredients, you can whip up this vibrant sauce in under 15 minutes, elevating any meal throughout the year. Its bright color and rich texture not only enhance your dish visually but also impress your guests with a homemade touch. Perfect for holiday feasts or casual dinners, this cranberry orange sauce will surely become a staple in your kitchen.
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
- 1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries
Instructions
- Zest the peel from one orange using a zester.
- Cut the orange in half and squeeze out approximately 1/2 cup of juice.
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine both sugars and water, stirring until dissolved.
- Add the orange zest, juice, and fresh cranberries to the pot; simmer for about 10 minutes until cranberries pop.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (about 65g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg