Best 3 Fresh Cranberry Orange Sauce Recipes

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Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners are not complete without cranberry sauce, and making it from fresh cranberries is the only way to go. Fresh cranberries offer a unique tartness that is lacking in canned sauce, and the cooking process is easier than you might think. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a delicious and refreshing cranberry orange sauce that will be the perfect complement to your holiday meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FRESH ORANGE-CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH WALNUTS



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Sauce     Berry     Fruit     Nut     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Cranberry     Orange     Walnut     Fall     Winter     Vegan     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 12-ounce bag cranberries
1 cup sugar
1 cup fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 medium seedless orange, all peel and pith cut away, fruit diced
3/4 cup walnuts, toasted, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Combine first 4 ingredients in medium saucepan; bring to boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cook until cranberries are tender and mixture thickens, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat. Mix in orange pieces and walnuts. Transfer to bowl. Cover and chill until cold, at least 2 hours and up to 3 days.

BOOZY FRESH CRANBERRY-ORANGE SAUCE



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Why buy canned cranberry sauce when you can easily make your own from fresh cranberries, sugar, water, and a little bit of fresh orange? Cointreau®, or another orange-flavored liqueur, gives this sauce an extra flavor boost. It's perfect with ham, chicken, or turkey, whether it's a holiday or not.

Provided by Bibi

Time 30m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups whole fresh cranberries
½ cup white sugar
½ cup water
½ large orange, zested and juiced
⅓ cup orange-flavored liqueur (such as Cointreau®)
⅛ teaspoon salt, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine cranberries, sugar, water, orange zest, orange juice, orange-flavored liqueur, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, for about 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool. Sauce with thicken as it cools, to a soft-preserves stage. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 20.3 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

FRESH CRANBERRY ORANGE SAUCE



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Categories     Sauce     Food Processor     Thanksgiving     Low Sodium     Cranberry     Orange     Fall     Chill     Honey     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 large navel oranges
a 12-ounce bag fresh or unthawed frozen cranberries, picked over (about 3 1/2 cups)
3/4 cup honey

Steps:

  • With a vegetable peeler remove three 3-inch-long strips zest from 1 orange. In a saucepan of boiling water blanch zest 1 minute and drain in a colander. Chop zest fine and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Cut away peel and pith from oranges with a sharp knife and discard. Quarter oranges. In a food processor pulse oranges and cranberries until chopped coarse and add to zest. Stir in honey. Chill sauce, covered, at least 1 day and up to 3.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, firm cranberries: Avoid cranberries that are bruised or soft.
  • Wash the cranberries thoroughly: Rinse them under cold water before using.
  • Use a sharp knife to slice the oranges: This will help prevent the oranges from becoming bitter.
  • Do not overcook the sauce: The cranberries should be cooked until they are softened but still hold their shape.
  • Taste the sauce and adjust the sweetness to your liking: You can add more sugar or honey if desired.
  • Serve the sauce warm or cold: Cranberry sauce is delicious either way.

Conclusion:

This fresh cranberry orange sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make condiment that is perfect for the holidays. It is made with just a few simple ingredients and can be prepared in under 30 minutes. The sauce is tart and tangy with a hint of sweetness, and it pairs perfectly with roasted turkey, chicken, or pork. Whether you are serving it at a holiday dinner or simply enjoying it as a snack, this cranberry orange sauce is sure to be a hit.

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