Easy Cranberry Orange Sauce
This delicious classic cranberry sauce pairs fresh cranberries with oranges for one delicious side.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 bag fresh cranberries 16 ounce bag
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice juice of one orange
- zest of 2 oranges
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 2 oranges peel removed and then chopped into small pieces
- dash of salt
Instructions
- Add the cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, and maple syrup to a medium pan. Place the pan over medium heat and let it slowly come to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer until the liquid starts to thicken a bit and most of the cranberries pop, about 30 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in your chopped orange pieces and a dash of salt.
- Let this stand at room temperature until thickened, and then serve cold or at room temperate.
Notes
- If you like your cranberry sauce spiced, feel free to add spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, or cloves to your liking.
- You could use frozen cranberries if you can’t find fresh cranberries at your local grocery store.
- This sauce keeps well, so you can make it a few days in advance and store it in the fridge in an airtight container.
- This is a great addition to enjoy on top of your favorite turkey, chicken, or pork dishes - a little goes a long way.
- You can also store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the freezer for up to three months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 of 6 servings | Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 491mg | Potassium: 291mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 182IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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