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A homemade cranberry orange sauce perfect for Thanksgiving
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Cranberry Orange Sauce

A fun spin on the traditional Thanksgiving cranberry sauce. You will never want any other kind of cranberry sauce again.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cranberry orange sauce, cranberry sauce, thanksgiving
Servings: 4
Calories: 136kcal
Author: Rachael

Ingredients

  • One 12-ounce bag fresh cranberries
  • 2 large oranges
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • a pinch of nutmeg

Instructions

  • Rinse the cranberries under cold water.
  • Zest the oranges, into a medium sized, heavy bottom saucepan.
  • Add the cranberries into the same saucepan as the orange zest.
  • Juice your oranges, and add the juice into that pan.
  • Add in the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and turn saucepan on to medium heat.
  • Bring to a gentle boil, give it a few stirs.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until thick.
  • Simmer longer if needed to reach your desired consistency.
  • Pour into a dish, cover, and store in fridge for at least 2 hours to cool.
  • Transfer to Hefty bags and put in the freezer until the day before you want to use it, at which time, put it in the fridge and let it defrost overnight.

Nutrition

Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 155mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 34.8mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 0.3mg