Cranberry Orange Spread
Brighten up your table with this luscious Cranberry Orange Spread, a vibrant and tangy blend of fresh cranberries, zesty orange juice, and a hint of warming cinnamon. With just a handful of pantry staples and 25 minutes from start to finish, this recipe is a holiday favorite that delivers big on flavor. The cranberries simmer to perfection with sweet citrus and aromatic spices, creating a beautifully balanced spread that's both sweet and tangy. Perfectly smooth or delightfully chunky, this versatile spread is ideal for slathering on bread, pairing with crackers, or serving as a bold complement to roasted meats. Refrigerate and let the flavors meld for a truly irresistible topping that tastes like sunshine and spice.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup water
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Rinse the fresh cranberries under cold water and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the orange juice, orange zest, granulated sugar, water, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to combine.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently to dissolve the sugar.
Once the liquid begins to boil, add the cranberries. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens slightly.
Remove the saucepan from heat and transfer the mixture to a heatproof bowl. Allow it to cool to room temperature.
Once cooled, blend the mixture using an immersion blender or food processor until smooth. If a chunkier texture is desired, skip this step.
Transfer the finished Cranberry Orange Spread to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled or at room temperature with your choice of bread, crackers, or as a side to roasted meats.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
884 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.6 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 307 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 226.6 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.0 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 187.8 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 78 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 809 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
