Turmeric Free Fresh Orange Cranberry Sauce
Bright, tangy, and just sweet enough, this cranberry sauce is the kind of condiment that steals the show on any holiday table. Fresh orange juice and zest give it a citrusy lift that makes the whole thing taste alive, while the cranberries burst down into a glossy, jewel-toned sauce that looks as good as it tastes. Many store-bought cranberry sauces and spice blends sneak in unexpected ingredients, so making it from scratch with this short, clean ingredient list is a genuinely smart move. The optional cinnamon adds a gentle warmth without overwhelming the fruit, and the whole thing comes together in one saucepan with minimal effort. It thickens beautifully as it cools, so you can make it ahead and pull it straight from the fridge when you need it. Spoon it over turkey, swirl it into yogurt, or spread it on a leftover sandwich — this sauce earns its place well beyond the holiday meal.
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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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