Lactose 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 combination of fresh orange juice and zest gives it a citrusy lift that balances the natural tartness of the cranberries beautifully. A whisper of cinnamon rounds everything out with a warm, spiced note that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible while it simmers. Since every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, there's nothing to swap or second-guess — no butter, no cream, no hidden lactose lurking anywhere. It comes together in one saucepan with minimal effort, and the sauce thickens up perfectly as it cools, making it just as easy to prep ahead as it is to serve fresh. Spoon it over a holiday roast, spread it on leftover sandwiches, or honestly just eat it by the spoonful — no judgment here.
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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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