Zesty Orange-Brown Sugar Cranberry Sauce

Recipe Collection: Appetizer

Zesty Orange-Brown Sugar Cranberry Sauce, a vibrant and flavorful addition to your holiday meals! This vegetarian delight features a harmonious blend of tart cranberries, sweet brown sugar, and refreshing orange juice, creating a vibrant flavor profile that’s perfect for any festive gathering. With no common allergens, this American cuisine staple is a must-have for your table.

Versatile and easy to prepare, this sauce pairs beautifully with turkey, ham, or even as a topping for desserts. Packed with antioxidants and vitamin C, it’s a nutritious addition to your meal.

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Overview

This delightful cranberry sauce combines the warmth of ginger, cloves, and brown sugar with the bright flavors of orange juice and zest. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this sauce can be made ahead of time to reduce stress on the big day. If fresh cranberries are unavailable, frozen ones can be used with a slightly longer cooking time.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

None

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 8

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 0.75 Cups water
• 0.75 Cups brown sugar
• 0.25 Cups orange juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 Whole cinnamon stick
• 1 Teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 Teaspoon orange zest, zested
• 1 Pinch salt, to taste
• 0.125 Teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.125 Teaspoon ground allspice
• 12 Ounces (oz) cranberries, fresh

Steps

1. In a medium saucepan, combine water, brown sugar, orange juice, cinnamon stick, ginger, orange zest, salt, cloves, and allspice. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the sugar is dissolved, about 3 to 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the cranberries and return to a boil over medium heat. Cook until the cranberries start to burst and the mixture thickens slightly, about 8 to 10 minutes. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.
3. Transfer the cranberry sauce to a bowl and remove the cinnamon stick. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. For the best flavor, bring the sauce to room temperature before serving.

Enjoy this zesty and refreshing cranberry sauce with your holiday feast!