Spiced Orange Cranberry Sauce Recipe
The first time I met my mother-in-law was almost ten years ago, during Thanksgiving in Florida. That holiday, she served the most incredible spiced orange cranberry sauce, and I’ve been making it ever since! It’s become a staple at our Thanksgiving table, and every time I make it, it brings back those warm, special memories of our first holiday together.
I have to give all the credit to her for this delicious spiced orange cranberry sauce recipe!
Spiced Orange Cranberry Sauce
Ingredients
- 6 Cups Fresh Cranberries
- 1 1/2 Cups Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
- 1/2 Cup Honey (or replace with sugar)
- 1/2 Cup Sugar (or replace with honey)
- 3 Tbsps Orange Zest
- 3-4 Cinnamon Sticks
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, orange juice, honey, sugar, orange zest, and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10–12 minutes, or until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and let the sauce cool completely. Remove the cinnamon sticks.Garnish with orange peels, rosemary, thyme, and cinnamon sticks!
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2–5 days. I make this days before Thanksgiving to save time on the big day!
I always double this recipe—not only because everyone loves it, but also to ensure I have leftovers for the next day. My absolute favorite way to use the extra cranberry sauce is in my Orange Cranberry Almond Cake, which is the perfect post-Thanksgiving treat! Oh, and even my blueberry muffin recipe can be made with the cranberry sauce inside! I could go on for days, but how about adding a bowl of this cranberry sauce on the side of a charcuterie board?
Oranges and cranberries are two fruits that were just meant to be soulmates. Their bright, tangy flavors complement each other so perfectly that this sauce feels like a celebration of their love.
I honestly can’t think of a single thing on my Thanksgiving plate that wouldn’t pair beautifully with this Spiced Orange Cranberry Sauce—even the mac and cheese gets an upgrade with a little dollop on the side!
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Spiced Orange Cranberry Sauce Ingredients
I love how easy and simple the ingredients are:
- Cranberries
- Oranges
- Cinnamon
- Honey
- Sugar
You can easily customize this recipe to suit your preferences. Swap out the honey for more sugar or brown sugar to make it vegan, or if you’re avoiding refined sugars, replace the sugar with additional honey or agave. No matter how you tweak it, this cranberry sauce is guaranteed to shine!
How to Make Orange Spiced Cranberry Sauce:
In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, orange juice, honey, sugar, orange zest, and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10–12 minutes, or until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
Remove from heat and let the sauce cool completely. Remove cinnamon sticks!
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2–5 days!
Garnish Spiced Orange Cranberry Sauce
I love making my meals look so pretty before serving guests. Add fresh thyme, rosemary, cinnamon sticks, and oranges to the top!
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