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Easy Orange Cranberry Sauce Recipe: A Tangy Twist for Your Holiday Table

Cranberry sauce is a Thanksgiving staple, but why settle for store-bought when you can whip up a homemade version that’s bursting with flavor? This easy orange cranberry sauce is sweet, tangy, and just a little sophisticated, thanks to a splash of blood orange liqueur.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cranberry, Cranberry Sauce with Orange Liquor, Easy Cranberry Sauce Recipe, Holiday Recipes, Homemade Orange Cranberry Sauce, Thanksgiving Cranberry Sauce
Servings: 12
Author: Erica Dawn

Ingredients

  • 2 12-ounce bags of fresh cranberries, rinsed
  • Zest and juice from 1 orange
  • 2 tablespoons blood orange liqueur
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan.
  • Place over medium heat and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens.
  • Remove from heat and let the sauce cool.
  • Transfer to an airtight jar and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Serve alongside your Thanksgiving feast and enjoy!

Notes

Optional Variations:
1 tablespoon yuzu juice for an extra tangy flavor
1 teaspoon Calabrian chili paste for a spicy kick