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Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce with Orange Juice

This easy homemade cranberry sauce with orange juice can be made a few days before your Thanksgiving or Christmas meal and it is pretty AND delicious, in addition to adding rich color to your table.  The addition of Orange Juice and Orange Zest give it just the right zing.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chill Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 129kcal
Author: Candi Elm

Ingredients

  • 3 cups of Frozen or fresh Cranberries or 12 oz bag
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup orange juice with pulp
  • Orange Zest for Color and Appeal.

Instructions

  • Dissolve sugar in water and orange juice in a medium size pot
  • Add in cranberries and heat for 10 minutes in boiling water.
  • Remove for heat and refrigerate.
  • Serve with orange zest just before you serve.  

Notes

Optional Ingredients that make your Cranberry Sauce Special: Pecans, raisins, currants, blueberries, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice.

Nutrition

Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 71IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg