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September 10, 2026

Easy Homemade Cranberry Orange Sauce

Easy Homemade Cranberry Orange Sauce

Bright, sweet-tart cranberry sauce with fresh orange zest, ready in about 20 minutes.

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Prep 5 min • Cook 15 min • Serves 8

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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

  1. Add cranberries, sugar, orange juice, water, and salt to a saucepan.
  2. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10–12 minutes until berries burst.
  3. 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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