Orange Cranberry Sauce is taking a classic recipe and making it a little bit better. It’s quick and easy and fun to watch the cranberries pop.

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What is Cranberry Sauce made of?

Because of the tartness of the cranberries, cranberry sauce is made of cranberries and sugar. Often other ingredients are added like orange juice, cinnamon, almonds, ginger, and maple syrup.

Is Cranberry Sauce good for you?

Cranberries are full of antioxidants. Antioxidants work to protect your body from free radicals. Free radicals contribute to many health problems. So antioxidants help protect your body from many health problems. 

However, the amount of sugar in the cranberry sauce can take away some of the health benefits. Substituting maple syrup will help some.

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Yield: 8 servings

Orange Cranberry Sauce

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Orange Cranberry Sauce is taking a classic recipe and making it a little bit better. It's quick and easy and fun to watch the cranberries pop.

Cook Time 15 minutes

Chill Time 2 hours

Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 - 12 oz bag fresh cranberries
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 large orange
• 2 cinnamon sticks

Instructions

1. Rinse cranberries and check for stems. Place cranberries in pan. 
2. Add zest and juice from the orange. Add sugar. Stir to combine. Add cinnamon sticks. Cook on medium for 15 - 20 minutes. 
3. Stir occasionally. Cranberries will pop. Once the sauce has thickened, remove from heat and place in a heat safe bowl. 
4. Allow to cool and then place in refrigerator. Once chill it is ready to serve. 
5. Enjoy

Notes

I usually make it the day before serving.

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Nutrition Information

Yield

8

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 104Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 1mgCarbohydrates 27gFiber 2gSugar 23gProtein 0g

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