Orange Cranberry Sauce

This easy, holiday cranberry sauce recipe is made with the zest and juice of two whole oranges for a little zing of citrus in every bite.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 176 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 pound fresh cranberries
• 2 medium oranges
• 1.25 cups water, or as needed to cover

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Zest and juice oranges; set juice aside.

Step 2

Combine cranberries, sugar, and orange zest in a saucepan; stir to combine. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Cook until cranberries begin to burst, 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to low, stir in orange juice, and simmer until flavors blend, about 1 hour.

Step 4

Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes. Refrigerate until jelled, at least 1 hour.