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 to remove bad or bruised ones
Instructions
1-Combine the sugars, water, and orange juice in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the sugars dissolve, then bring to a boil.
2-Add the cranberries and return the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally until most berries burst and the sauce thickens slightly.
3-Transfer the sauce to a bowl and let it cool at room temperature for at least 20 minutes. Afterward, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to achieve the best texture.
Last Step:
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🍬 Use a combination of brown and white sugar to achieve a balanced sweetness.
🍊 Orange juice brightens the flavor, adding more complexity than water alone.
❄️ Sauce thickens as it cools; don’t worry if it seems runny while hot, and it can be made ahead and frozen for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Chilling Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 159
- Sugar: 37g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg