Oats 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 orange zest gives it a citrusy lift that makes jarred versions taste flat by comparison. A touch of cinnamon rounds everything out with a warm, spiced note that feels festive without being overpowering. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, this recipe is naturally worry-free — every single ingredient is a whole food with zero hidden grains or processed fillers to second-guess. Cranberries, sugar, citrus, and an optional pinch of spice are all you need. The sauce thickens beautifully as it cools, so it slices cleanly on a plate or spreads like a dream on leftovers the next day. Make a batch ahead of time and let it chill in the fridge — it only gets better as the flavors meld together.
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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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