Mustard 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 zest do all the heavy lifting here, giving the sauce a citrusy depth that makes it taste far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. Cranberry sauce is one of those dishes where store-bought versions can sneak in unexpected additives and flavorings — making a homemade batch the smartest move for anyone navigating a mustard-free kitchen. Every ingredient in this recipe is clean and straightforward, so there's no guesswork about what's actually in the bowl. The optional pinch of cinnamon adds a warm, spiced note that ties everything together beautifully without overpowering the fruit. It thickens naturally as it cools, so you end up with a glossy, spoonable sauce that works just as well on a cheese board as it does alongside a roast.
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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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