Pungent Cranberry Orange Sauce
Add a vibrant burst of flavor to your holiday table with this Pungent Cranberry Orange Sauce, a bold twist on the classic recipe. Bursting with fresh cranberries, zesty orange juice, and a touch of orange zest, this sauce features a harmonious blend of warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves that take it to a whole new level. The perfect balance of sweet and tangy, it simmers to a luscious, aromatic texture in just 15 minutes and thickens beautifully as it cools. Delightfully versatile, this sauce pairs perfectly with roasted turkey or pork, complements cheese boards, or transforms your leftover sandwiches into gourmet treats. Easy to prepare with just a handful of ingredients, it’s the ultimate make-ahead recipe that ensures stress-free entertaining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 0.5 cups orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups water
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground ginger
- 0.125 teaspoons ground cloves
- 0.125 teaspoons salt
Instructions
Rinse the fresh cranberries thoroughly under cool running water, removing any soft or discolored berries.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the orange juice, water, and granulated sugar. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the cranberries to the saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce the heat to medium and let the cranberries simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. The cranberries will begin to pop and the mixture will thicken.
Stir in the orange zest, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, and salt. Continue to simmer for an additional 2 minutes to allow the spices to meld together.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the cranberry orange sauce cool to room temperature. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.
Transfer the sauce to a serving dish or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to enhance the flavors.
Serve chilled or at room temperature with turkey, roasted meats, or as a spread on sandwiches. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
802 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.1 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 306 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 207.9 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 175.2 g | ||
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 71 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 542 mg | 12% | |
*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.
