Orange Cranberry Sauce
Yield: 16 servings
Calories: 40kcal
Orange cranberry sauce recipe with cinnamon and honey! Sweet and tangy flavors that you must have on your holiday menu.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces (340 g) cranberries, washed
- ½ cup (120 ml) honey, or maple syrup
- ½ cup (120 ml) orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Combine the Ingredients – In a medium pan, add the cranberries, honey, orange juice, zest, and cinnamon stick. Stir to combine.
- Simmer the Sauce – Bring sauce to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to a simmer over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries pop and the mixture thickens to a jam consistency, about 12 to 15 minutes. Taste the sauce and add more sweetener if desired.
- To Serve – Discard the cinnamon stick. Serve warm or cool the sauce before serving.
Notes
- Recipe Yield: About 1 ½ cups
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Sweetener: Granulated sugar or brown sugar can be used instead of honey. Add an extra ¼ cup of water to the recipe.
- Make it Vegan: Use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Cinnamon Stick Swap: Stir in 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon after simmering the sauce.
- Storing: Cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Freeze for up to 3 months; defrost before use.
Nutrition
Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 0.1g | Sodium: 0.5mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin C: 4.1mg | Calcium: 10mg
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