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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
Cranberry Orange Sauce
  1. 1

    Assemble all the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Combine the cranberries, brown sugar, orange juice, orange zest, and cinnamon stick in a saucepan; bring to a boil.

  3. 3

    Lower the heat and simmer until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens, about 15 minutes.

  4. 4

    For best results, move the cranberry sauce to a bowl and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.

  5. 5

    Take out the cinnamon stick from the sauce and serve at room temperature.