Almond Free Fresh Orange Cranberry Sauce
Bright, tangy, and just sweet enough, this cranberry sauce is the kind of condiment that steals the show at the table. Fresh orange juice and a generous hit of zest give it a citrusy lift that makes the whole thing taste alive, while a whisper of cinnamon adds warmth without overpowering the fruit. The cranberries burst and bubble down into a glossy, jammy sauce that thickens beautifully as it cools — no thickeners or additives needed. Store-bought versions can be a minefield for anyone avoiding tree nuts, since shared production lines and unexpected mix-ins are surprisingly common in packaged holiday foods. Making it from scratch with this short, clean ingredient list means you know exactly what's in the jar. It comes together in one saucepan with barely any hands-on effort, and it keeps well in the fridge, so you can make it ahead and cross one thing off your holiday to-do list early.
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8 servings
- 1 bag (12 oz) fresh or frozen cranberries
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup fresh orange juice (from about 1 large orange)
- 1 tbsp orange zest (from about 1 large orange)
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and orange zest in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10–12 minutes, until most of the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.
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