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4.9 from 27 votes

Fresh Cranberry Orange Sauce

A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.

Servings: 2 cups sauce
Course: Side Dish , Condiments
Cuisine: American , Vegetarian , Vegan , gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest

Instructions

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  1. 1. Rinse cranberries with cold water. In a medium saucepan, add sugar, water, and orange juice. Stir until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil and add cranberries and orange zest. Return to a boil and then reduce heat to medium low. Cook until cranberries start to burst, about ten minutes.
  2. 2. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Pour sauce into a serving bowl and chill in the refrigerator. Serve chilled.
  3. *Note-you can make the sauce 1-2 days in advance.