Homemade Cranberry Sauce With Orange and Cinnamon

This is the best homemade cranberry sauce you can ever find!

Laced with orange and cinnamon, it’s the perfect blend of seasonal flavors. With every spread and dip, you will heave a sigh of satisfaction with the delicious graciousness that fills your mouth. 

Let me teach you how I’ve ALWAYS made this sauce with only 6 ingredients and a beginner-friendly process. 

Read this article to find out more. 

Homemade Cranberry Sauce Recipe

Cranberry sauce just got better with this simple recipe! Read on to find out more about the 6 simple ingredients you need, and my simple-step process.

Ingredients:

• 300g (about 3 cups) fresh cranberries
• 120ml (½ cup) freshly squeezed orange juice
• Zest of 1 orange
• 150g (¾ cup) granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
• 1 small cinnamon stick
• 60ml (¼ cup) water

Easy Step-by-Step:

Step 1: Prep the ingredients

Rinse the cranberries and zest the orange.

Juice the orange until you get about ½ cup of juice.

Step 2: Combine in a pot

Add all the ingredients to a medium saucepan.

Step 3: Cook the sauce

Simmer over medium heat and let it cook for up to 15 minutes.

Make sure you stir the mix occasionally until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens.

Step 4: Blend or mash the sauce (optional)

If you want a smoother texture, mash the sauce with a fork or blend with an immersion blender. 

However, you can leave it chunky too if it’s your preferred texture. 

Step 5: Cool and serve

Cooking’s done! Let the sauce cool completely and serve chilled or at room temperature.

It gets thicker during the cooking process.

How long will this sauce last in the fridge?

This cranberry sauce can last for up to 7 days. 

Store it in an airtight container and watch it stay fresh and retain its taste for that long!. This sauce recipe can be enjoyed throughout the whole week. It makes everything easy.

Can I vacuum store this sauce?

Absolutely! You can vacuum-seal cranberry sauce. This helps to extend its freshness. 

Follow this process:

• After it cools completely.
• Transfer the sauce into a vacuum-safe bag or container. 
• Seal it tightly.
• Then store in the fridge or freezer. 

With this, it will stay fresh for up to 2 weeks (in the fridge) and up to 3 months (in the freezer).

Can I Do Without Sugar?

Yes, you can swap sugar with maple syrup, honey, or something like erythritol, which is a sugar-free alternative.

Cranberries are tart. So, it’s advisable to start by adding less and then keep adjusting till your preferred taste is achieved. 

With my simple recipe, you won’t need to get cranberry sauce from the store anymore! Enjoy all of the cranberries, orange, and cinnamon flavor at a GO with this sauce. It’s worth the time and the HYPE.

Have fun cooking!