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Cranberry Sauce with Orange Juice and Brown Sugar

This cranberry sauce balances tart berries with mellow brown sugar and bright orange, layered with warm spices and a hint of ginger. It cooks down to a jammy, glossy condiment that highlights holiday roasts and leftovers alike. Serve Cranberry Sauce with Orange Juice and Brown Sugar alongside Thanksgiving dinner or spoon over sandwiches and desserts for a citrus-spiced pop.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook20 mins
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyEasy
Cranberry Sauce with Orange Juice and Brown Sugar
  1. 1

    In a medium saucepan, combine the water, brown sugar, orange juice, cinnamon stick, ginger, orange zest, salt, cloves, and allspice; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the sugar dissolves.

  2. 2

    Stir in the cranberries and bring back to a boil over medium heat. Cook until the cranberries begin to burst and the mixture slightly thickens; it will continue to thicken as it cools.

  3. 3

    Transfer the cranberry sauce to a bowl; remove and discard the cinnamon stick. Refrigerate until serving.