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Cranberry Orange Sauce/Relish

Homemade cranberry orange sauce/relish! Fresh cranberries, orange juice, and zest make up an amazing sauce for Thanksgiving turkey, duck, and even lamb!

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 72 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces cranberries
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 orange zested and juiced
  • ½ cup water

Instructions

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  1. Place all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat and stir to combine.
  2. Bring to a boil. When you see the cranberries start to burst, reduce to a simmer. Simmer until most of the cranberries are popped and soft and sauce begins to thicken, about 15-20 minutes.
  3. Transfer to a storage container and allow to cool. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 7 days in the fridge or up to one month in the freezer. To thaw from the freezer, just simmer on the stovetop for a few minutes to reduce any extra water from freezing.
  • Make Ahead: You can make the cranberry sauce up to 7 days ahead of time, although I recommend 3 days in advance for best freshness and flavor. When ready to serve, you can serve it hot, cold or at room temperature. 
  • Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However you can substitute the cane sugar for regular granulated sugar or an alternative sweetener like honey or agave syrup if you wish. See my tips in the body of the post for some common variations of the recipe.

Nutrition Information

Calories 72kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 0.3g (1%) Fat 0.1g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.01g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.03g Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 50mg (1%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 48IU (1%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 8mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 72

% Daily Value*

Calories 72kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 0.3g 1%
Fat 0.1g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.03g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 50mg 1%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 48IU 1%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

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