Turkey Free Fresh Orange Cranberry Sauce
Cranberry sauce is one of those dishes that deserves way more credit than it gets, and this from-scratch version made with fresh orange juice and zest is genuinely hard to go back from. The bright citrus cuts through the tartness of the cranberries in the best possible way, while a hint of cinnamon adds just enough warmth to make it feel special. It comes together in a single saucepan with only a handful of pantry-friendly ingredients, so there's no complicated technique standing between you and something truly delicious. This is the kind of sauce that works beautifully alongside roasted meats, grain dishes, or even spread over a thick slice of crusty bread the next morning. Since it's built entirely from fruit, sugar, and spice, you never have to second-guess what's in it — no mystery additives, no hidden animal-based ingredients to track down on a label. Make a batch ahead of time and let it chill in the fridge; it only gets better as the flavors settle and the texture firms up into that perfect spoonable consistency.
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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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