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Cranberry sauce is a classic Thanksgiving dish that can be made in minutes with just a few ingredients. This homemade version uses orange juice to give it a bright, flavorful taste.

Like some of you, for years, I used the can cranberry sauce version. Yes, I admit it and I’m not proud of it. The can was an easy option for me because I never really liked cranberry sauce.

Well, that’s all changed. Homemade cranberry sauce is so much better than the canned version. Its fruity, fresh, crisp taste is a must-try!

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Homemade Cranberry Sauce with Orange

Making cranberry sauce from scratch is super simple. It tastes so tangy and fresh. Unlike the weird “gel in a can” stuff, I grew up on. I think I never cared for it because of the can! This is our new go-to recipe for this zesty Thanksgiving side dish.

Other Cranberry Sauce Variations to Try:

Add half orange juice and half pineapple juice
Add in fruity Liquors like Grand Marnier
Add lemon zest or orange zest to kick up the flavor

Wow, your guests will love this yummy side for the big day!

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Homemade Cranberry Sauce with Orange Juice!

Homemade Cranberry Sauce from fresh cranberries and orange juice for a yummy zing!

Kim

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Servings: people

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 25

Calories: 107

Ingredients

▢ 1 12 oz bag Cranberries
▢ ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
▢ 1 cup Orange Juice

Instructions

Add orange juice and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat.
Heat until the sugar is dissolved, then add the cranberries.
Boil until the cranberries start to pop, about 10-12 minutes.
Remove from heat and place sauce in a bowl and refrigerate to cool.
Cranberry sauce will thicken as it cools.

NOTES

This is a great side to make ahead so it has enough time to cool off. We like ours chilled so we keep it refrigerated until ready to serve.

There are lots of options to add to this recipe to tweak the flavor. Try splitting the orange juice with half pineapple juice. Add lemon or orange zest for extra flavor or try a fruity liquor, like Grand Marnier for a nice kick.