This Cranberry Orange Sauce is a holiday essential that brings just the right mix of sweetness and tang to your festive table. The tartness of the cranberries is balanced perfectly with fresh orange juice, giving it a bright, vibrant flavour that tastes amazing alongside savoury dishes. It’s so simple to make with just a handful of ingredients, yet it’s miles better than anything you’d buy in a jar. Whether you’re spooning it over a roast, stirring it into leftovers, or even spreading it on sandwiches, this homemade sauce is one you’ll keep coming back to!
Homemade Cranberry Orange Sauce – A Festive Favourite with a Fresh, Zesty Twist
This cranberry orange sauce is the perfect side dish to complement your holiday meals. Infused with the warm, cosy spice of cinnamon, it balances tangy and sweet notes beautifully. Best of all, it’s vegan, quick to make, and ready in just 10 minutes!
The festive season would not be the same without homemade cranberry sauce. This recipe is simple and straightforward and can be made in advance. It can keep up to a month in the fridge in an airtight container.
Whether you’re serving it alongside a traditional roast, a plant-based feast, or using it as a topping for my Christmas pancakes, filling for my Christmas cinnamon rolls or other dessert and breakfast recipes, this sauce is a versatile and delightful addition to any festive spread. Say goodbye to store-bought sauces and hello to a homemade touch that’s sure to impress your guests!
Make this cranberry and orange sauce part of your Christmas or holiday traditions—it’s a recipe you’ll return to year after year.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Bursting with Flavour – The perfect balance of tart cranberries and sweet, citrusy orange.
- So Easy to Make – Just a handful of ingredients and 10 minutes on the stove.
- Better Than Store-Bought – Fresh, homemade, and free from unnecessary additives.
- Versatile & Delicious – Perfect with roast dinners, sandwiches, cheese boards, pancakes, and even desserts.
- Make Ahead Friendly – Prepare in advance and store in the fridge for stress-free holiday meals.
- A Festive Classic – A must-have for Christmas or Thanksgiving feasts!
How To Make This Cranberry Orange Sauce
Ingredients
To make this cranberry orange sauce you will need:
- fresh cranberries
- orange juice
- light brown sugar
- Zest of 1 orange
- ground sweet cinnamon
Step 1: Mix and Cook The Cranberry Orange Sauce
Place the cranberries, orange juice, sugar, orange zest, and cinnamon in a saucepan.
Stirring often, heat over medium to high heat and simmer until the cranberries are tender but still holding their shape, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and leave to cool down.
This cranberry sauce will keep up to a month refrigerated in an airtight container.
I hope you enjoy this cranberry orange sauce recipe as much as I do. If you do make it, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram!
Cranberry Orange Sauce
Equipment
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Watch How To Make This Recipe
Ingredients
- 250 g fresh cranberries
- 250 ml orange juice
- 180 g light brown sugar
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2 tsp ground sweet cinnamon
Instructions
- Place the cranberries, orange juice, sugar, orange zest, and cinnamon in a saucepan.250 g fresh cranberries, 250 ml orange juice, 180 g light brown sugar, Zest of 1 orange, 2 tsp ground sweet cinnamon
- Stirring often, heat over medium to high heat and simmer until the cranberries are tender but still holding their shape, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and leave to cool down.
- This cranberry sauce will keep up to a month refrigerated in an airtight container.
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