Best 3 Fresh Cranberry Orange Sauce Recipes

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**Cranberry Orange Sauce: A Festive and Tangy Addition to Your Holiday Table**

Brighten up your holiday meals with a homemade Cranberry Orange Sauce, a classic condiment that adds a vibrant flavor to your festive dishes. This tangy and sweet sauce is a perfect accompaniment to roasted turkey, chicken, pork, or even vegetarian dishes. Made with fresh cranberries, zesty oranges, a touch of sweetness, and warm spices, this sauce strikes a perfect balance between tart and sweet. With three variations to choose from, including a traditional version, a slow cooker option, and a sugar-free alternative, you can tailor it to your dietary preferences and time constraints. Get ready to elevate your holiday feast with this homemade Cranberry Orange Sauce, a culinary delight that will leave your taste buds dancing.

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FRESH ORANGE-CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH WALNUTS



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Sauce     Berry     Fruit     Nut     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Cranberry     Orange     Walnut     Fall     Winter     Vegan     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 12-ounce bag cranberries
1 cup sugar
1 cup fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 medium seedless orange, all peel and pith cut away, fruit diced
3/4 cup walnuts, toasted, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Combine first 4 ingredients in medium saucepan; bring to boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cook until cranberries are tender and mixture thickens, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat. Mix in orange pieces and walnuts. Transfer to bowl. Cover and chill until cold, at least 2 hours and up to 3 days.

BOOZY FRESH CRANBERRY-ORANGE SAUCE



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Why buy canned cranberry sauce when you can easily make your own from fresh cranberries, sugar, water, and a little bit of fresh orange? Cointreau®, or another orange-flavored liqueur, gives this sauce an extra flavor boost. It's perfect with ham, chicken, or turkey, whether it's a holiday or not.

Provided by Bibi

Time 30m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups whole fresh cranberries
½ cup white sugar
½ cup water
½ large orange, zested and juiced
⅓ cup orange-flavored liqueur (such as Cointreau®)
⅛ teaspoon salt, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine cranberries, sugar, water, orange zest, orange juice, orange-flavored liqueur, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, for about 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool. Sauce with thicken as it cools, to a soft-preserves stage. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 20.3 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

FRESH CRANBERRY ORANGE SAUCE



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Categories     Sauce     Food Processor     Thanksgiving     Low Sodium     Cranberry     Orange     Fall     Chill     Honey     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 large navel oranges
a 12-ounce bag fresh or unthawed frozen cranberries, picked over (about 3 1/2 cups)
3/4 cup honey

Steps:

  • With a vegetable peeler remove three 3-inch-long strips zest from 1 orange. In a saucepan of boiling water blanch zest 1 minute and drain in a colander. Chop zest fine and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Cut away peel and pith from oranges with a sharp knife and discard. Quarter oranges. In a food processor pulse oranges and cranberries until chopped coarse and add to zest. Stir in honey. Chill sauce, covered, at least 1 day and up to 3.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh cranberries. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries, but thaw them completely before using.
  • To make sure the sauce is smooth, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve after it has been cooked.
  • If you like a sweeter sauce, you can add more sugar or honey to taste.
  • You can also add other spices to the sauce, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger, to taste.
  • Serve the sauce warm or at room temperature. It can be served with roasted turkey, chicken, or pork, or on pancakes, waffles, or French toast.

Conclusion:

This fresh cranberry orange sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for the holidays or any special occasion. It is made with just a few simple ingredients and can be prepared in under 30 minutes. The sauce is tart and tangy with a hint of sweetness, and it is the perfect complement to roasted meats, poultry, or fish. It can also be used as a topping for pancakes, waffles, or French toast. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make sauce, give this fresh cranberry orange sauce a try.

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