Artificial Flavors Free Fresh Orange Cranberry Sauce
Bright, tangy, and deeply fruity, this cranberry sauce gets every drop of its flavor from real ingredients — fresh-squeezed orange juice, fragrant zest, and plump cranberries that burst right in the pan. That's a big deal when you consider how many jarred or canned versions rely on artificial flavoring to mimic the citrusy punch this recipe delivers naturally. There's no mystery here: just whole fruit, sugar, and a warm spice note from optional cinnamon working together into something genuinely vibrant. The cranberries do most of the heavy lifting as they pop and thicken into a glossy, jewel-toned sauce that smells absolutely incredible on the stovetop. It comes together in about 10 to 12 minutes of simmering, then continues to set as it cools — no additives needed to get that perfect spoonable consistency. Whether you're spooning it over a holiday roast or spreading it on leftovers the next day, you'll taste the difference that real orange makes.
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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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