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Cranberry-Orange Sauce with Apricots and Golden Raisins

Cranberry-Orange Sauce with Apricots and Golden Raisins balances tart berries with sweet dried fruit and a fragrant hit of citrus. Each spoonful offers plump cranberries, tender apricot pieces, and golden raisins simmered in orange juice for a layered, festive taste. Serve it alongside roast turkey or ham for holiday dinners, or spoon over yogurt and pancakes for a bright, fruity accent.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook15 mins
  • Serves24
  • DifficultyEasy
Cranberry-Orange Sauce with Apricots and Golden Raisins
  1. 1

    In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the orange juice, water, cranberries, sugar, apricots, raisins, and orange zest, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 10 minutes, or until the cranberries have burst.

  3. 3

    Remove from the heat and chill for at least 8 hours, or overnight, before serving cold.