Pistachio 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 vibrant and homemade in the best possible way. The cranberries burst as they simmer, naturally thickening the sauce into a glossy, spoonable consistency that store-bought versions simply can't match. A whisper of cinnamon rounds out the flavor without overpowering the fruit — and the whole thing comes together in one saucepan with barely any effort. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies, packaged cranberry products and spice blends can sometimes be processed on shared equipment, so making this from scratch with straightforward pantry staples is a genuinely smart move. It keeps well in the fridge, so you can make it ahead and have one less thing to worry 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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