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Spiced Cranberry Orange Sauce served in a bowl
Sweet and tart fruit sauce with cranberries and orange

Spiced Cranberry Orange Sauce

Author: Flavelo
Sauces and Gravies Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes
An iconic companion for Thanksgiving and Christmas, but equally at home next to deep-fried Camembert on a Sunday. Thanks to the natural pectin in cranberries, this sauce gels effortlessly on its own, like a fresh jam. Orange and cinnamon make this ruby-red wonder truly festive.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 115 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Small Saucepan: For cooking.
  • Zester/Grater: For the orange zest.
  • Wooden Spoon: For stirring.

Instructions

1 ✓

Combine all ingredients except the orange zest in a saucepan. Stir to mix.

Tip: Salt might seem odd, but it is essential to balance the flavors even in sweet dishes.
2 ✓

Bring to a boil over medium heat. You will hear the berries start to pop.

Tip: The water inside the berries turns to steam and bursts the skin, releasing natural pectin which acts as a gelling agent.
3 ✓

Reduce heat and simmer gently for 10-12 minutes until the sauce is thick and jam-like.

Tip: Don't overcook, or the sugars may caramelize too much, turning the sauce into hard candy once cooled.
4 ✓

Remove from heat, stir in the orange zest, and let cool.

Tip: The texture is best when served warm or at room temperature.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use dried cranberries?
No, dried cranberries are sweetened and dehydrated; they won't break down into a sauce. Stick to fresh or frozen.
When should I take it off the heat?
When most of the berries have popped and the liquid has thickened slightly. It will firm up significantly as it cools!

Ingredients

  • 7 oz Fresh or Frozen Cranberries (approx. 2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Orange Juice
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 stick Cinnamon stick
  • 1 tsp Orange zest
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1 pinch Salt