Description
Just a few simple ingredients make up this delicious Homemade Cranberry Orange Sauce. Tart cranberries and vanilla blend perfectly with orange and spices.
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Ingredients
- 1 12oz package fresh cranberries
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice ~ 1 large orange
- 1 tsp orange zest
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup water
- 1 cup sugar
Instructions
- Melt sugar in orange juice and water
- Add cranberries to sugar mixture
- Stir cranberries until they begin to burst
- Add orange zest, cinnamon, and vanilla extract
- Stir 10-15 minutes until thickened
- Set aside to cool
Notes
This can be made 1-2 days ahead of time if stored in the refrigerator. You can add 1 tbsp of additional sugar to sauce as it cooks if you want to add sweetness to your sauce.
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American