The BEST Cranberry Orange Sauce
This easy, 5 ingredient Cranberry Orange Sauce is ready in 20 minutes! It's the perfect bright, tangy, and sweet homemade condiment for your holiday table.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup water
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 12 oz bag fresh cranberries
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine water, orange juice, orange zest, and sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Stir in cranberries. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cranberries have burst and sauce has thickened.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely. Sauce will thicken further as it cools.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Fresh is Best: Using fresh orange juice and zest makes a world of difference in flavor. Avoid bottled juice.
Sweetness: Start with ½ cup of sugar. Once the sauce has cooled slightly, taste and add more sugar if desired.
Make Ahead: This sauce is perfect for making 2-3 days ahead. Store covered in the refrigerator.