Cranberry sauce with orange juice is a popular Thanksgiving and Christmas side dish. The combination of tart cranberries and sweet orange juice creates a delicious balance of flavors. The orange juice also helps to sweeten the sauce and add a citrus note.
Total Time:15 mins
Ingredients
Ingredients:
12 oz fresh cranberries
1 cup orange juice
1 cup white sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
Instructions:
Rinse cranberries and pick out any stems or spoiled berries.
In a medium saucepan, combine orange juice, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using). Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
Add cranberries to the saucepan and return to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened.
Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature before serving.
