Wheat Free Fresh Orange Cranberry Sauce
Bright, tangy, and just sweet enough, this cranberry sauce is the kind of condiment that steals the show at any holiday table. The whole thing comes together in a single saucepan with nothing more than fresh cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and zest — every ingredient is naturally free of wheat, no substitutions required. That citrus combination is what really sets it apart: the orange juice mellows the tartness of the cranberries while the zest adds a fragrant, slightly floral lift that bottled sauce simply can't match. A pinch of cinnamon stirred in at the end gives it a warm, spiced undertone that feels festive without being overpowering. It thickens beautifully as it cools, so you end up with a glossy, spoonable sauce that works just as well spooned over a holiday roast as it does alongside a cheese board. Make it ahead and refrigerate — it only gets better as the flavors settle.
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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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