Bright, sweet-tart cranberry sauce with fresh orange zest, ready in about 20 minutes.
Prep 5 min • Cook 15 min • Serves 8
Recommended for this recipe
A non-reactive pan keeps the acidic cranberries tasting bright, not metallic.
Removes just the fragrant orange zest without the bitter white pith.
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Ingredients
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup orange juice
- ½ cup water
- 1 tsp orange zest
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Add cranberries, sugar, orange juice, water, and salt to a saucepan.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10–12 minutes until berries burst.
- Stir in orange zest and cool completely. The sauce thickens as it cools.
Tips for the best results
Use fresh ingredients, taste as you go, and adjust seasoning to your preference. For holiday cooking, prepare what you can ahead of time so Thanksgiving day stays simple.
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Make the sauce ahead and keep it fresh in the fridge until the big day.
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