Pecan 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 give it a citrusy lift that makes the whole thing taste alive, while a whisper of cinnamon adds warmth without overpowering the fruit. Many store-bought versions sneak in unexpected add-ins or are processed on shared lines with tree nuts, so making your own from scratch is the smartest move for anyone keeping their plate nut-free. The ingredient list is refreshingly short — just cranberries, sugar, orange, and an optional spice — so there's nothing hidden and nothing to second-guess. It comes together in a single saucepan in about ten minutes of active cooking, and the sauce thickens beautifully as it cools. Spoon it over turkey, swirl it into yogurt, or spread it on a leftover sandwich the next day — it earns its place at every meal.
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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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