Soy Free Fresh Orange Cranberry Sauce
Bright, tangy, and just sweet enough, this homemade cranberry sauce is the kind of condiment that makes people go back for a second spoonful. Fresh orange juice and zest bring a citrusy lift that balances the tartness of the cranberries beautifully, while a whisper of cinnamon adds a warm, holiday-spice note if you're feeling festive. The whole thing comes together in a single saucepan with nothing more than fruit, sugar, and a little patience — no hidden additives, no mystery fillers, just clean, real ingredients you can actually read. That matters more than you'd think, because store-bought cranberry sauces often sneak in unexpected extras that can be tricky to vet. Here, every ingredient is straightforward and naturally free of soy in any form. As it cools, the sauce thickens into that perfect glossy, spoonable consistency that looks stunning on a holiday table. Make it ahead and refrigerate it — it only gets better as the flavors meld 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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