Cranberry Orange Sauce
This tangy-sweet Cranberry Orange Sauce blends fresh cranberries with brown sugar, bright citrus zest and juice, and a whisper of cinnamon for warmth. A gentle simmer creates a glossy, thick texture with lively berry notes—perfect alongside holiday roasts, spooned over cheesecake, or swirled into yogurt.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Combine the cranberries, brown sugar, orange juice, orange zest, and cinnamon stick in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
- 3
Lower the heat and simmer until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens, about 15 minutes.
- 4
For best results, move the cranberry sauce to a bowl and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.
- 5
Take out the cinnamon stick from the sauce and serve at room temperature.
- Calories 84.01 kcal Low Source
- Protein 0.18 g Low Source
- Carbs 21.36 g Moderate
- Total Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 0.03 mg Low Source
- Fiber 2.52 g Low Source
- Sugar 16.11 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 4.16 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.04 mg Low Source
- Potassium 40.09 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.04 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 11.76 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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