Cranberry-Orange Holiday Sauce
Cranberry-Orange Holiday Sauce balances tart cranberries with fragrant orange zest and fresh juice for a bright, citrus-kissed bite. It sets up with a glossy finish and a pleasing tang, perfect alongside roasted turkey, ham, or a festive vegetarian centerpiece. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for holiday dinners or make-ahead gatherings.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Zest the oranges and squeeze out the juice; set the juice aside.
- 2
Put the cranberries, sugar, and orange zest in a saucepan and stir to mix. Add enough water to cover and bring to a boil. Cook until the cranberries start to burst, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 3
Lower the heat to low, stir in the orange juice, and simmer until the flavors meld, about 1 hour.
- 4
Take off the heat and let cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes. Refrigerate until set, at least 1 hour.
- Calories 211.56 kcal Moderate
- Protein 0.7 g Low Source
- Carbs 54.17 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 3.45 mg Low Source
- Fiber 3.19 g Moderate
- Sugar 46.37 g High
- Added Sugar 2.08 g Low Source
- Calcium 6.64 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.1 mg Low Source
- Potassium 156.04 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 28.12 mg Good Source
- 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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