Best 6 Homemade Cranberry Sauce With Orange Lemon Zest Recipes

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Homemade cranberry sauce is a classic Thanksgiving dish that can easily be made at home with just a few simple ingredients. With its bright red color and tart flavor, it's a delicious and festive addition to any holiday table. The combination of cranberries, sugar, water, orange, and lemon zest creates a tangy and flavorful sauce that perfectly complements the rich flavors of turkey and ham. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, making homemade cranberry sauce is an easy and rewarding experience.

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

LEMON CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Tangy and refreshing, this quick-fix stovetop sauce will please both guests and the cook! -Robyn Badtke, Green Lake, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1/4 cup Triple Sec or orange juice
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, water, Triple Sec and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until berries pop, about 15 minutes., Remove from the heat; stir in lemon zest. Transfer to a small bowl. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

PERFECT CRANBERRY SAUCE



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For the holidays, make this Perfect Cranberry Sauce recipe from Food Network Kitchen using fresh or frozen cranberries; kick it up with orange or lemon zest.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 37m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Empty a 12-ounce bag of fresh or frozen cranberries into a saucepan and transfer 1/2 cup to a small bowl. Add 1 cup sugar, 1 strip orange or lemon zest and 2 tablespoons water to the pan and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the cranberries are soft, about 10 minutes. Increase the heat to medium and cook until the cranberries burst, about 12 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the reserved cranberries. Add sugar, salt and pepper to taste and cool to room temperature before serving.

CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH ORANGE ZEST



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As I browsed the Internet looking for an ideal recipe for my homemade cranberry sauce, it dawned on me that none of the recipes I found really tickled my fancy. I decided to make my own and the outcome of this recipe turned out to be nothing short of a miracle.

Provided by Craig Richman

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Cranberry Sauce Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup orange juice
½ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 allspice berries
1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Combine orange juice, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and allspice berries in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Add cranberries and cook, stirring occasionally, until cranberries start to pop, about 10 minutes. Mix in orange zest and keep simmering, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes more. Remove from heat and allow to cool and thicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 2.6 mg, Sugar 15.1 g

HOMEMADE CRANBERRY SAUCE - WITH ORANGE & LEMON ZEST



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This is not like the traditional "open the can, slip out the solid cylindrical figure" type of cranberry sauce. Instead, this cranberry sauce is full of bright, fresh flavor...more like a gelatin salad! The fresh cranberries make this sauce a beautiful red color. You'll be proud to add this easy-to-make, shimmering dish to your holiday table.

Provided by Clever Cooking

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb fresh cranberries (frozen will be bitter)
2 cups water
3/4 cup sugar (or to taste)
2 oranges (juiced and zested)
1 lemon (juiced and zested)
2 tablespoons gelatin

Steps:

  • Put washed cranberries into pan with water.
  • Add orange and lemon zest.
  • Simmer 10 minutes until berries soften.
  • Sweeten to taste with sugar.
  • Add gelatin to the orange and lemon juice. Mix together and add to the cranberries.
  • Pour cranberry sauce into a bowl and chill completely before serving. Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WRdEnbdSEs.
  • Optional: Have a molded salad bowl? Spray with cooking spray, then pour the cranberry sauce into the bowl to chill and set. Invert the bowl on a plate to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.6, Fat 0.2, Sodium 9, Carbohydrate 40.8, Fiber 5, Sugar 32.5, Protein 2.8

BRANDIED ORANGE AND CRANBERRY SAUCE



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This is the best cranberry sauce you will ever eat!

Provided by Claudia

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Cranberry Sauce Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

⅔ cup orange zest
2 cups water
2 cups white sugar
⅔ cup orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 cups cranberries
1 tablespoon brandy

Steps:

  • In a small pan over medium heat, combine the orange zest and water. Cover and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Drain, reserving zest and 1/3 cup liquid.
  • To the reserved liquid, add the sugar, orange juice and lemon juice. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes uncovered, stirring often.
  • Add cranberries; increase heat to medium-high and boil for about 10 minutes or until the cranberries have popped and a small spoonful of sauce sets on a cold plate.
  • Remove from heat, stir in brandy. Pour into 4 1/2 pint jars leaving 1/2 inch space from top. Place lids onto jars, and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Carbohydrate 59.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 1.3 mg, Sugar 53.4 g

HOMEMADE CRANBERRY SAUCE (PIONEER WOMAN)



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I wanted to make a cranberry sauce with oranges to top my ham, and this was really good. I used fresh orange juice from fruit and also fresh lemon juice from lemons. Recipe courtesy of The Pioneer Woman.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 ounces cranberries
1 cup apple juice or 1 cup any combination juice
1 cup pure maple syrup
3 tablespoons lemon juice (or use orange zest, lemon zest, lemon juice, anything citrusy) or 3 tablespoons orange juice (or use orange zest, lemon zest, lemon juice, anything citrusy)

Steps:

  • Wash bag of cranberries under cool water, then dump into a medium saucepan.
  • Pour in a cup of cranberry juice or whatever juice you choose.
  • Pour in a couple of maple syrup.
  • Add orange juice or use lemon zest, orange zest, lemon juice.
  • Stir together and turn heat on high heat until it reaches a boil.
  • Once it comes to a rolling boil, turn the heat down to medium low and continue cooking over lower heat for about 10 minutes, or until the juice is thick. Turn off the heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.6, Fat 0.2, Sodium 12.6, Carbohydrate 73.1, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 59, Protein 0.4

Tips:

- **Use fresh cranberries.** Fresh cranberries are the best choice for making cranberry sauce, as they have a brighter flavor and more tartness than frozen or canned cranberries. - **Wash the cranberries thoroughly.** Before using the cranberries, be sure to wash them thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris. - **Use a variety of citrus fruits.** The recipe calls for orange and lemon zest, but you can also use other citrus fruits, such as grapefruit or lime. - **Add sugar to taste.** The amount of sugar you add to the cranberry sauce will depend on your personal preference. Start with a small amount and add more to taste. - **Cook the cranberry sauce until it reaches your desired consistency.** The cranberry sauce can be cooked for a short time to create a chunky sauce or for a longer time to create a smooth sauce. - **Serve the cranberry sauce warm or cold.** Cranberry sauce can be served warm or cold. If you are serving it cold, be sure to chill it for at least 2 hours before serving.

Conclusion:

This homemade cranberry sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed with a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. Whether you are serving it with turkey, chicken, or pork, this cranberry sauce is sure to be a hit.

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