Gluten 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. The whole thing comes together in a single saucepan with nothing but fresh cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and zest — ingredients that are naturally free of gluten without any substitutions or specialty products required. That's the beauty of a recipe like this: there's no label-reading anxiety, no swapping out flours, and no wondering whether a store-bought version was processed on shared equipment. The orange zest and fresh-squeezed juice give it a citrusy lift that balances the tartness of the cranberries perfectly, and a pinch of cinnamon adds a subtle warmth that makes it feel extra special. It thickens beautifully as it cools, so you can make it ahead and pull it straight from the fridge when you're ready to serve. Spoon it over turkey, swirl it into yogurt, or spread it on a slice of your favorite gluten-free bread — honestly, the possibilities are hard to stop at just one.
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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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