Citrus-Spiced Cranberry Orange Sauce

Name: Citrus-Spiced Cranberry Orange Sauce
Prep time: 1 h 25 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 2 h 35 min
Yield: 64 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups Brown Sugar; 3 whole Cinnamon Sticks; 2 lb Cranberry; 2 tbsp Dried Orange Peel; 1 pt Orange Juice; 2 cups Water

Dessert 🍰Side Dish 🥗 American Low-Carb Low-Sodium Heart-Healthy ❤️Gluten-Free Vegetarian 🥦Vegan 🌱Ayurvedic 🧘Halal 🕌Kosher ✡️Pescatarian 🐟

Citrus-Spiced Cranberry Orange Sauce balances tart cranberries with sweet brown sugar and bright orange, rounded out by warm cinnamon. It cooks into a spoonable, jammy relish with a glossy finish and layered spice that pairs beautifully with roasted meats or a holiday spread. Serve it warm or chilled alongside turkey, ham, or hearty vegetarian mains.

Prep1 hr 25 mins
Cook1 hr 10 mins
Serves64
DifficultyEasy

1

Put the cranberries, grated orange rind, cinnamon, orange juice, brown sugar, and enough water to cover the cranberries into a saucepan.
2

Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
3

Immediately lower the heat and simmer for about 1 hour, or until the sauce has thickened.
4

Taste for sweetness and add more sugar if needed.
5

You cannot overcook it, so keep cooking until you reach a thick consistency.
6

Let the mixture cool slightly, then refrigerate in a covered container.