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5 from 3 votes

Orange Cranberry Sauce

A deliciously easy recipe for all you cran-lovers. Gotta carry on the tradition.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 20 people
Calories: 53kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 oz Whole Cranberries
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 cup Orange Juice or water
  • 1-2 Cinnamon Sticks
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg

Instructions

  • In a small sauce pan, bring water or orange juice to a boil.
  • Add sugar and whisk til dissolved.
  • Mix in ground cinnamon, nutmeg and cinnamon stick.
  • Add cranberries and lower heat and allow to simmer until berries have burst and softened.
  • Stir occasionally, about 10 mins. Remove from heat, sauce will thicken as it cools. Remove cinnamon sticks before serving or storing.

Notes

HOW DO I STORE CRANBERRY SAUCE? 

Place the cranberry sauce in an airtight container and in the refrigerator. 

CAN I MAKE CRANBERRY SAUCE AHEAD? 

Yes! you can make it a couple days in advance. Just store it in an airtight container and refrigerator. 

3 WAYS TO SERVE ORANGE CRANBERRY SAUCE. 

  1. With your turkey! yes, most popular and pairs perfectly with that savory turkey. but also try...
  2. a cheeseboard! it taste amazing on baked brie, or soft cheese and crackers. 
  3. BREAD! Spread it on a warm homemade roll or on a baguette with some burrata or other cheese. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1tbs | Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg