Cranberry Orange Sauce
This easy 4 ingredient cranberry sauce can be made in minutes. Fresh cranberries, sugar, and a splash of orange juice combine to create a tangy, sweet sauce that is perfect for Thanksgiving dinner.
Servings: 8
Calories: 142kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 1/4 cups of water
- 1 cup of sugar
- 2/3 cup orange juice
Instructions
- Wash and drain cranberries.
- Bring water to a boil and add cranberries, sugar and orange juice.
- Boil for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
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- If you want a smooth cranberry sauce, you can puree it in a blender or food processor after it has cooked.
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- The sugar and orange juice help cut the tartness of the cranberries, adjust to your liking.
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- Use a large saucepan with a heavy bottom to prevent the sauce from burning.
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- Serve with butter and a dinner roll.
- 2/3 cup of orange juice is equivalent to the juice in 2 oranges.
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- Store leftover cranberry sauce in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Sodium: 21mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 33g