Pork 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 a generous hit of zest give it a citrusy lift that canned versions simply can't compete with, while the natural pectin in the cranberries does all the thickening work as they burst and collapse into a glossy, jewel-toned sauce. A whisper of cinnamon rounds out the flavor without overpowering the fruit. The whole thing comes together in a single saucepan with nothing more than pantry staples and fresh produce — no hidden additives, no mystery ingredients, just clean, straightforward cooking. It's a great reminder that the best sauces are often the simplest ones. Make it ahead and refrigerate it, since it thickens beautifully as it cools and tastes even better the next 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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