Cranberry Sauce with Orange Juice and Brown Sugar

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The warmth of ginger, cloves, and brown sugar and the brightness of orange juice and zest come together to make this family-favorite cranberry sauce. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen ones — just simmer them a few minutes longer. Make this ahead of time, and save yourself some stress on the big day!

Submitted by France C
Updated on July 7, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup water

  • ¾ cup brown sugar

  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice

  • 1 cinnamon stick

  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest

  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves

  • ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice

  • 1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries

Directions

  1. Combine water, brown sugar, orange juice, cinnamon stick, ginger, orange zest, salt, cloves, and allspice in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until sugar is dissolved, 3 to 5 minutes.

  2. Stir in cranberries and return to a boil over medium heat. Cook until cranberries start to burst and mixture thickens slightly, 8 to 10 minutes; sauce will thicken further upon cooling.

  3. Transfer cranberry sauce to a bowl; remove and discard cinnamon stick. Store in the refrigerator until serving.

Recipe Tip

For the best flavor, bring cranberry sauce to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

76 Calories
0g Fat
20g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 76
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 42mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 0g 1%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 73mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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