Ingredients
⅔ cup (133 g) sugar
⅓ cup (67 g) light brown sugar, tightly packed
⅓ cup (78 ml) water
⅔ cup (157 ml) orange juice
12 oz (340 g) cranberries, rinsed and picked through (removing bad or bruised cranberries)
Instructions
First Step: Combine the sugars, water, and orange juice in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the sugars dissolve and bring to a boil.
Second Step: Add the cranberries and return to a boil.
Third Step: Reduce heat to a simmer and cook the cranberries, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes or until most berries have burst and the mixture slightly reduces. Be cautious of splatter.
Fourth Step: The longer you cook the sauce, the thicker it will become, but it will also thicken as it cools.
Fifth Step: Transfer to a bowl and let cool at room temperature for at least 20 minutes.
Sixth Step: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Last Step:
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🍬 Using both brown and white sugar balances sweetness and flavor.
🍊 Orange juice adds bright citrus notes that enhance the sauce.
⏳ The sauce thickens as it cools, so avoid overcooking to your preferred consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Chilling time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 159
- Sugar: 37 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg