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Bright Orange-Cinnamon Cranberry Sauce

Bright Orange-Cinnamon Cranberry Sauce balances tart cranberries with a mix of white and brown sugar for layered sweetness, lifted by fresh orange and a whisper of cinnamon. It’s glossy, spoonable, and perfect alongside roast turkey or pork, or swirled into yogurt and oatmeal the next day. Serve it for holiday dinners or any time you want a vibrant, tangy accent.

  • Prep5 mins
  • Cook20 mins
  • Serves9
  • DifficultyEasy
Bright Orange-Cinnamon Cranberry Sauce
  1. 1

    Put the sugars, orange juice, water, and cinnamon in a heavy saucepan, and stir until the sugar dissolves.

  2. 2

    Add the cranberries and bring the mixture to a boil.

  3. 3

    Cook over medium heat until the berries pop, about 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Mash the mixture with a spoon to pop any remaining berries and help thicken the sauce, if desired, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the sauce reaches the desired thickness, up to 10 more minutes.

  5. 5

    Remove from the heat, pour the sauce into a bowl, and chill until serving time.

  6. 6

    The sauce will thicken as it cools.