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Flavorful Cranberry Sauce Recipe with Zesty Orange Twist

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A quick and easy cranberry sauce with fresh cranberries and a bright orange zest and juice twist, perfect for holiday dinners and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces fresh cranberries (340 grams)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
  • Zest of 1 large orange
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice (120 milliliters)
  • 1/2 cup water (120 milliliters)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • A pinch of ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Rinse 12 ounces (340 grams) of fresh cranberries under cold water and pick out any stems or soft berries.
  2. Zest 1 large orange, avoiding the white pith, then squeeze out 1/2 cup (120 ml) of fresh orange juice.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar, 1/2 cup (120 ml) water, orange zest, orange juice, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. After about 5 minutes, cranberries will start to pop.
  5. Lower heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to a jam-like consistency with a glossy finish.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  7. Let the sauce cool to room temperature, then transfer to a serving bowl or airtight container. Refrigerate if not serving immediately.

Notes

If sauce is too thick after cooling, stir in a splash of orange juice or water before serving. For a smoother sauce, pulse a few times in a food processor once cooled. Avoid stirring too vigorously during simmering to prevent mushy texture. Fresh orange juice is preferred over bottled for best flavor. Sauce can be made a day ahead and tastes better after resting.

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Keywords: cranberry sauce, holiday side dish, orange zest, easy cranberry sauce, Thanksgiving, Christmas, vegan cranberry sauce

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