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Cranberry Orange Sauce Recipe

Homemade Fresh Cranberry Orange Sauce is SO much better than the canned kind and can be ready in just 20 minutes! Pair this vegan and Paleo relish with Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner for a burst of flavor.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 74 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup orange juice fresh
  • ⅓ cup water
  • ⅔ cup honey or maple syrup*
  • 12 oz. cranberries fresh or previously frozen*
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest finely chopped*
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. Make the Base. Add orange juice, water, and honey to a medium saucepan and bring ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and add cranberries, orange zest, and salt. Cook for 10-12 minutes uncovered, stirring occasionally.
  2. Let the Sauce Thicken. Once cranberries begin to pop, turn off heat and mash remaining cranberries to your desired consistency. Let sit at room temperature until chilled and store in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Cranberries: Fresh and frozen cranberries work equally as well in this recipe. Do NOT get dried cranberries.
  • Sweetener: Feel free to use maple syrup, or agave nectar to make this recipe vegan.
  • Tools: You can use a microplane grater instead of chopping the orange zest.
  • Prep-Ahead: Make the entire recipe up to 4-5 days in advance. 
  • Storage: Bring the leftover cranberry sauce to room temperature then seal in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 74kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 22mg (1%) Potassium 49mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 34IU (1%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 74

% Daily Value*

Calories 74kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 22mg 1%
Potassium 49mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 34IU 1%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.