Description
A bright and tangy cranberry sauce that pairs perfectly with savory dishes and can be easily made with pantry-friendly ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries (about 3 cups)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine cranberries, sugar, water, orange juice, orange zest, and salt in a medium saucepan.
- Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Reduce to a simmer and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most berries have burst and the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and cool to room temperature; the sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Optionally mash a few berries for texture or use an immersion blender for smoothness.
Notes
For a glossier finish, stir in 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter off the heat until melted. Adjust sweetness as needed based on cranberry tartness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stove-top simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg