Sesame 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 makes jarred versions taste flat by comparison. The whole thing comes together in a single saucepan with just a handful of clean, straightforward ingredients — no hidden additives, no mystery sauces, no reason to squint at a label. For anyone navigating sesame concerns, store-bought condiments and sauces can be a minefield of unexpected allergens, but this recipe keeps things refreshingly simple. A pinch of cinnamon is optional, but it adds a warm, spiced note that rounds out the tartness beautifully. Watch for the moment the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens to a glossy, spoonable consistency — that's when you know it's ready. Make it ahead and refrigerate it, because it only gets better as it sits and the flavors settle together.
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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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