Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries (about 3 cups)
- 1 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed is best)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or honey for a natural alternative)
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
- Optional: A pinch of salt to enhance the flavors
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries thoroughly in cold water and pick out any soft or bruised berries.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the orange juice and sugar over medium heat.
- Stir the mixture occasionally until the sugar completely dissolves and the liquid begins to simmer.
- Add the cranberries to the saucepan and stir to coat them in the syrup.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. You will hear the cranberries starting to pop open.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10 to 12 minutes. The sauce will thicken as the berries break down.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the fresh orange zest.
- Let the sauce cool completely at room temperature. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Once cooled, transfer the sauce to a bowl and refrigerate until you are ready to serve.
- Cook Time: 20 minutes