Spice Free Fresh Orange Cranberry Sauce
Bright, tangy, and deeply fruity, this cranberry sauce lets the natural flavors of fresh cranberries and real orange juice do all the heavy lifting. The combination of citrus juice and zest gives it a lively, aromatic quality that store-bought versions simply can't match. For anyone avoiding spices, this recipe is a genuinely easy win — the only optional addition is a whisper of cinnamon, which you can leave out entirely without losing a thing. As the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens on the stove, your kitchen will smell absolutely incredible. It comes together in well under half an hour and keeps beautifully in the fridge, making it a stress-free make-ahead option for any holiday table. Spoon it over turkey, swirl it into yogurt, or serve it alongside a cheese board — this sauce is quietly versatile and endlessly crowd-pleasing.
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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)
Can be omittedground cinnamon
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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