Seed Oil 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 ingredient list is refreshingly short — fresh or frozen cranberries, real orange juice, orange zest, sugar, and an optional pinch of cinnamon — which means there's absolutely nowhere for unwanted oils to hide. Most store-bought cranberry sauces and even some homemade recipes sneak in processed ingredients that can introduce refined seed oils, but this one sidesteps all of that entirely. Everything goes into a single saucepan, the cranberries burst and bubble into a glossy, jewel-toned sauce, and the orange zest gives it a fragrant citrus lift that feels genuinely special. The cinnamon is optional, but even a small amount adds a subtle warmth that rounds out the tartness beautifully. It thickens as it cools, so don't panic if it looks a little loose right off the stove — patience pays off here. Make it ahead, stash it in the fridge, and pull it out whenever you need a pop of color and flavor on the plate.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!