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Orange Cranberry Sauce

Orange cranberry sauce simmers fresh cranberries with orange juice, zest, and sugar until most berries burst and the sauce thickens. Let it cool for at least 30 minutes for an even thicker texture.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
cooling 30 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 0.5 cup water
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup orange juice
  • 1 bag (12 oz) fresh cranberries rinsed and picked over
  • 1 tsp orange zest finely grated

Equipment

  • 1 2-quart saucepan

Method
 

  1. Combine the water, sugar, and orange juice in a 2-quart saucepan, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the cranberries and orange zest, then return the mixture to a boil.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the berries have burst and the sauce thickens.
  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool for at least 30 minutes; it will thicken further as it cools.

Notes

For the thickest texture, let the sauce cool completely before serving. Refrigerate in a covered container for up to 10 days; freezer-friendly for up to 2 months.