Black Pepper Free Fresh Orange Cranberry Sauce
Bright, tangy, and just sweet enough, this cranberry sauce is the kind of condiment that steals the show at any holiday table. Fresh orange juice and a generous hit of zest give it a citrusy lift that makes the whole thing taste alive — far better than anything that slides out of a can. Many store-bought cranberry sauces and spice blends sneak in black pepper or mixed seasoning blends, so making it from scratch is the only way to be truly sure of what's in the bowl. Here, the ingredient list is clean and simple: cranberries, sugar, orange, and an optional pinch of cinnamon for warmth. The sauce comes together in about 10 to 12 minutes on the stovetop, thickening beautifully as the cranberries burst and the sugars concentrate. It keeps well in the fridge, so you can make it ahead and have one less thing to stress about on the day. Spoon it over turkey, swirl it into yogurt, or spread it on leftover rolls — it earns its place at every meal.
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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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