Cranberry Orange Sauce

Name: Cranberry Orange Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 Oranges; Mezza cup of Water; 3/4 cup of Sugar; 340 g of Blueberries; 2 teaspoons of Orange Peels; 1 pinch of Salt

A sweet-tart sauce of cranberries simmered with orange juice and zest, ready in minutes to serve with roast turkey, meats or cheese.

Difficulty Easy
Preparation 15 minutes
Servings for 4 people

Cranberry Sauce is a classic American Recipe for a condiment similar to a jam, ideal with meat dishes or a board of aged cheeses, because its sweet yet tart flavor balances their intensity.

This Cranberry Sauce Recipe is quick and simple, with just a few ingredients and only a few minutes of work. Its gently sweet flavor gets a fresh citrus note from the orange juice and zest, which, together with the slight tartness of the cranberries, makes this Cranberry Sauce the perfect partner for the famous Roast Turkey with Chestnut Stuffing. A great American pairing.

If you’re looking for more tempting American Recipes, try Baked Macaroni and Cheese, Mashed Sweet Potatoes and colorful Donuts. And for more tasty Berry Recipes, have a look at these: Beef Roast with Blueberries, Easy Blueberry Tart and Blueberry Walnut Muffins.

Now let’s get the ingredients ready and turn on the stove: here’s how to make a Cranberry Sauce in just a few minutes.

Ingredients for 4 people

2 Oranges
1/2 cup of Water
3/4 cup of Sugar + 2 tablespoons
340 g of Blueberries cranberries, fresh or frozen
2 teaspoons of Orange Peels
1 pinch of Salt

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Method

To make the Cranberry Orange Sauce, first grate the zest of the oranges and set it aside, then squeeze the juice and strain it. Combine the water, sugar and orange juice in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
Now add the cranberries, the pinch of salt and the orange zest, bring back to a boil, then lower the heat and let the sauce simmer for 10-12 minutes. When the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened, transfer it to a bowl and let it cool completely. Once cold, your Cranberry Orange Sauce is ready to serve. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!

Variations and Alternatives

You can also make this sauce with blueberries and replace the orange with lemon, for a fresher, tangier flavor.

Tips

If the cranberries haven’t all burst, crush them a little with the back of a spoon to make the Cranberry Sauce more flavorful and thicker.

Storage

Cranberry Sauce keeps in the fridge, in an airtight container, for 3-4 days.