Cranberry Citrus Sauce

I’ve been making variations of this cranberry sauce for years. It strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tart, making it a lovely accompaniment to any holiday meal.

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Cranberry Citrus Sauce

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time25 mins

Course: Condiment/Sauce

Cuisine: American

Servings: 8 Servings

Calories: 88kcal

Author: Hallie Klecker

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 12-ounce bags fresh or frozen cranberries
• ▢ 1½ cups fresh orange juice
• ▢ 1 cup water
• ▢ ½ cup honey or more to taste
• ▢ 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
• ▢ 1 cinnamon stick
• ▢ 1 teaspoon ground cardamom

Instructions

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  Combine all of the ingredients in a pot over medium heat.
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  Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries break down and become saucy, 15-20 minutes.
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  Taste and add more honey if desired.
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  Serve warm or chilled.
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  Remove the cinnamon stick before serving. (Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.)

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Cranberry Citrus Sauce

Amount Per Serving

Calories 88

% Daily Value*

Sodium 2mg0%

Potassium 104mg3%

Carbohydrates 23g8%

Sugar 21g23%

Vitamin A 95IU2%

Vitamin C 24.3mg29%

Calcium 11mg1%

Iron 0.3mg2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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