Cranberry Sauce
Bright, tangy Cranberry Sauce ready in 15 minutes with fresh berries and orange. The perfect accompaniment for holiday meals.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 ounces Fresh cranberries About 3 and a half cups. Ocean Spray preferred.
- 1 cup Granulated sugar Domino works well and dissolves evenly.
- 1/2 cup Orange juice Freshly squeezed if possible. Simply Orange is good.
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1-2 teaspoons Orange zest From one orange.
- 1 small pinch Cinnamon Optional for warmth.
- 1 small pinch Fine sea salt To balance the sweetness.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Optional for a soft finish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Rinse the cranberries under cool water and pick out any soft berries or stems.
- Combine sugar, orange juice, and water in a medium saucepan. Set over medium-high heat and stir until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes.
Cooking
- Add the cranberries, orange zest, cinnamon, and salt. Bring to a steady simmer.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the berries begin to pop, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking until the liquid thickens slightly, about 5 to 7 minutes more.
- Taste and adjust sweetness, adding more sugar or orange juice if desired.
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla if using, and let cool at room temperature for 30 minutes before refrigerating.
Notes
This sauce can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.