Brown Sugar Orange Cranberry Sauce
Brown Sugar Cranberry Orange Sauce Recipe is an easy homemade cranberry sauce. Fresh cranberries simmer with brown sugar for a depth of flavor and orange zest lends a hint of citrus.
Servings: 10
Calories: 105kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 package (12 ounces) fresh cranberries
- 1 1/4 cups packed dark brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 tsp. orange zest
Instructions
- Combine fresh cranberries, brown sugar and water in saucepot.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until cranberries have popped and mixture has thickened, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in orange zest.
- Refrigerate until chilled.
Notes
Makes 2 1/2 cups.
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- Add port wine
- Stir in lemon zest too!
- Add a touch of orange brandy, about ¼ cup
- Make with lime zest for a cranberry lime sauce
- Refrigerate your homemade cranberry relish and serve chilled
- Replace the water with orange juice for a boost of citrus flavor
- Use light brown sugar in place of the dark brown sugar
- Substitute granulated sugar for the dark brown sugar
Nutrition
Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg