Peanut Free Fresh Orange Cranberry Sauce
Bright, tangy, and just sweet enough, this homemade cranberry sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything on the table taste better. Fresh orange juice and zest bring a citrusy lift that balances the natural tartness of the cranberries beautifully, while an optional pinch of cinnamon adds a subtle warmth that feels perfectly seasonal. The whole thing comes together in a single saucepan with just a handful of simple, whole ingredients — no mystery additives, no shared-facility warnings to decode on a label. Store-bought versions can be a gamble when you're navigating cross-contact concerns, but making it from scratch means you know exactly what went into the pot. As the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens, your kitchen will smell absolutely incredible. It keeps well in the fridge, so you can make it ahead and have one less thing to stress about on a busy cooking day.
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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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