Ginger Free Fresh Orange Cranberry Sauce
Bright, tangy, and deeply fragrant, this cranberry sauce leans hard into fresh orange — the juice and zest together give it a citrusy lift that feels anything but ordinary. So many store-bought and homemade cranberry sauce recipes sneak in grated ginger or ginger powder as a "secret ingredient," which makes finding a safe version genuinely tricky. This one keeps things clean and simple: cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, and an optional pinch of cinnamon for warmth. The result is a sauce that's bold and jewel-bright without relying on anything that could cause a problem. As the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens on the stove, your kitchen will smell absolutely incredible. It sets up beautifully as it cools, making it easy to prep ahead and pull straight from the fridge when you need it.
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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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