Orange Balsamic Cranberry Sauce
Brighten up your holiday table with this zesty and sophisticated Orange Balsamic Cranberry Sauce, a delightful twist on the classic Thanksgiving side dish. This quick and easy recipe combines fresh cranberries with the tangy sweetness of orange juice and zest, the rich depth of balsamic vinegar, and a hint of warm cinnamon spice. Ready in just 20 minutes, this homemade cranberry sauce delivers the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and savory flavors, elevating everything from roasted turkey to baked brie. Serve it chilled or at room temperature, and watch as this vibrant, jewel-toned sauce steals the show!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Fresh cranberries
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups Brown sugar (light or dark)
- 0.5 cups Fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 cups Water
- 0.125 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
Rinse the cranberries thoroughly and discard any that are soft or damaged.
In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, orange juice, water, and salt.
Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugars dissolve completely, about 2–3 minutes.
Add the fresh cranberries to the saucepan and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the sauce begins to thicken.
Stir in the orange zest, balsamic vinegar, and ground cinnamon.
Continue simmering for another 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.
Remove from heat and let the cranberry sauce cool to room temperature. Taste and adjust sweetness or balsamic vinegar, if desired.
Transfer the sauce to a serving dish or an airtight container and refrigerate. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
810 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.1 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 320 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 210.2 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 177.6 g | ||
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 122 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 623 mg | 13% | |
*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.
