Ingredients
12 oz (340g) fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
1 cup (240ml) orange juice
Zest of 1 large orange
1 strip of orange peel (about 2 inches long)
1 pinch of salt
Instructions
Simmer the Base: In a medium saucepan, combine the orange juice, sugar, orange zest, and the strip of orange peel. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has completely dissolved.
Cook the Berries: Add the cranberries and the pinch of salt to the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer.
Thicken the Sauce: Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
Cool and Serve: Remove the saucepan from the heat. Carefully remove the strip of orange peel. Allow the sauce to cool to room temperature before transferring it to a serving dish. For best flavor, refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Consistency: For a smoother sauce, you can mash the berries with a potato masher or wooden spoon towards the end of cooking. For a chunkier relish, leave them intact.
Make Ahead: This sauce can be made up to 5 days in advance. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Sweetness: Taste after cooling and adjust sweetness if desired with a little more sugar or a drizzle of maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment, Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg