Ingredients
Scale
Gathering your ingredients is the first step to any great dish. Here’s what you’ll need to get started:
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed is best!)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- A pinch of salt
If you don’t have fresh cranberries, frozen ones work just as well. And if you’re out of brown sugar, feel free to use all granulated sugar. This recipe is forgiving, much like my mom’s magical ability to make a feast out of pantry staples.
Instructions
Now that we have our ingredients ready, let’s put them to work:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, orange juice, granulated sugar, and brown sugar over medium heat. Stir until the sugars dissolve.
- Add the orange zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Let it cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until the cranberries start to pop. This is my favorite part—it’s like music in the kitchen!
- Once the sauce has thickened to your liking, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly. Remember, it will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and let it reach room temperature before serving.
Quick tip: If you like a smoother sauce, you can use an immersion blender to puree it to your desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Cranberry Orange Sauce, recipe, cooking, food
