Walnut Free Fresh Orange Cranberry Sauce
Bright, tangy, and just sweet enough, this cranberry sauce is the kind of condiment that steals the show at the table. Fresh orange juice and zest give it a citrusy lift that makes the whole thing taste alive, while a whisper of cinnamon adds a warm, cozy depth. Cranberry sauce from a can is convenient, but it simply cannot compete with the glossy, jewel-toned result you get from cooking real cranberries down on the stovetop. The whole process takes barely any time — just a gentle simmer until the berries burst and the sauce thickens into something gorgeous. Because it's built entirely from fruit, sugar, and spice, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden nut ingredients sneaking in. It keeps beautifully in the fridge, so you can make it ahead and have one less thing to stress about on a busy cooking day. Spoon it over turkey, swirl it into yogurt, or spread it on leftover rolls — it earns its place at every 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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