Homemade Cranberry Orange Sauce
Fresh, vibrant cranberry orange sauce made with real ingredients in just 15 minutes. Better than canned, naturally sweetened with honey, and perfect for Thanksgiving or leftover turkey sandwiches.
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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 16 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/3 cup honey, (ideally raw, local)
- Zest of 1 orange, (reserve some for garnish)
- 1 pinch cinnamon
- 1 pinch ground ginger
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the orange juice and honey. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Add the cranberries, orange zest, cinnamon, and ginger.
- Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries pop and the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and let cool. The sauce will thicken more as it cools.
- Transfer to serving bowl and garnish with additional orange zest if desired.
- Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Notes
Make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 5 days. The sauce tastes even better the next day.
Sweetness: Adjust honey to taste. Start with 1/3 cup and add up to 1/2 cup if needed.
Thickness: If the sauce is too thin after cooling, simmer a few more minutes.