Vibrant Tangy-Sweet Cranberry Sauce (Printable)

Tangy-sweet cranberry sauce with orange zest, ideal for enhancing savory dishes and holiday spreads.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 12 oz fresh or frozen cranberries

02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar

03 - 1/2 cup water

04 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

05 - 1 tsp orange zest (optional)

06 - 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

07 - Pinch of salt

01 - Rinse cranberries thoroughly and discard any that are soft or damaged.

02 - In a medium saucepan, place cranberries, sugar, water, and orange juice.

03 - Heat over medium-high, stirring occasionally until mixture boils.

04 - Lower heat to medium-low and cook 10 to 12 minutes until cranberries burst and sauce thickens.

05 - Mix in orange zest, ground cinnamon, and salt; simmer an additional 1 to 2 minutes.

06 - Remove from heat and allow to cool; consistency will thicken further.

07 - Transfer to a container and serve chilled or at room temperature.

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This sauce has that perfect balance of tart and sweet that surprises every first timer.
It's incredibly simple to whip up but makes any meal feel festive and special.

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Fresh cranberries vary in tartness; tasting as you go helps you adjust sweetness just right.
Adding orange zest at the end rather than the start preserves its bright flavor wonderfully.

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Use a wooden spoon to gently mash some berries if you prefer a chunkier sauce without needing a blender.
Letting the sauce sit overnight enhances the flavors and thickens the texture beautifully.