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    Home » Sauces / Dips / Dressings » Cranberry Orange Sauce

    Cranberry Orange Sauce

    Posted on November 18, 2018 By Beth Neels

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    Making your own Cranberry Orange Sauce is so easy! This Cranberry Orange Sauce has a little extra kick from Grand Marnier! Feel free to eliminate that if you have little ones sharing your Thanksgiving or Christmas table! It is every bit as good!

    Cranberry orange sauce in pink depression glass bowl

    Taking boring old Cranberry Sauce to a whole new level, is my Cranberry Orange Sauce! Some of the water is substituted with Orange Juice and Grand Marnier. Orange zest adds some more depth to the sauce.

    Have you ever made cranberry sauce? It is really one of the easiest side dishes to make for the fall and winter holidays! It can be made many days (at least 5) before the holiday, so that it becomes one less thing you have to do the day of the holiday!

    Cranberry orange sauce with orange zest garnish in pink depression glass bowl

    The only danger is, forgetting it in the refrigerator, when serving your dinner, because it ends up in the back of the refrigerator, and there is so much food in there! (Been there. Done that. 🙂 ) Make sure you have a final list of dishes that need to make it to the table! This How to Host a Stress Free Holiday Meal post that I did a few years ago, will help you with your planning!

    Cranberry orange sauce on marble board

    Adding the orange juice and orange zest brings so much flavor to the sauce, as well! The tang from the cranberries and the sweetness of the orange pair beautifully together!

    Making Homemade Cranberry Orange Sauce

    1. You will need 12 oz. cranberries, sugar, 2 oranges, grand marnier.
    2. Wash and sort cranberries, remove any berries that are soft or hard and dried up.
    3. Add cranberries and sugar to a medium saucepan.
    4. Add orange zest.
    5. Juice 2 oranges.
    6. Add to measuring cup along with Grand Marnier.
    7. Fill remainder to 1 cup with water.
    8. Add to cranberries and bring to boil. Lower heat and simmer about 10 minutes, until cranberries begin to burst Lastly, stir in Grand Marnier. Allow to cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate, up to 5 days.
    Ingredients for sauce on cutting board. Sugar added to cranberries. Orange zest added to cranberries. Juice of orange in juicer. Orange juice in measuring cup. Measuring cup filled to 1 cup with water. Pouring liquid into pot with berries.

    Health benefits of cranberries

    cranberry sauce with zested orange garnish on white background

    Cranberries are very high in anti-oxidants and vitamin C! This article from Well and Good suggests they lower cholesterol, reduce urinary tract infections, boost the immune system, improve digestion and prevent gum disease! Not bad, right?

    cranberry sauce on black background

    Canned cranberry sauce will have the same health benefits from the cranberries, but many canned sauces also contain high fructose corn syrup! If you make you own, you can use fresh, organic ingredients, if you choose to!

    But cranberry sauce is not the only way to enjoy these powerhouses of good stuff! They are wonderful in this Pumpkin, Orange Cranberry Bread, or these Cranberry Orange Meatballs! This Cherry Cranberry Crisp is perfect for the upcoming holidays, as well!

    hand scooping out cranberry sauce out of bowl

    So that is all that is involved in making your own Cranberry Orange Sauce! There is just no good reason, not to make your own! 5 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes to cook. When the sauce is done cooking and some of the cranberries have burst, put the sauce directly into the bowl that you would like to serve it in! Once it gels, it’s best not to move it, until the day you serve it. (And it saves one more step and multiple dishes to wash!)

    hand grabbing spoonful of cranberry orange sauce

    I hope you like the recipe today for this grownup version of Cranberry Orange Sauce! Let me know if you like the recipe in the comments below! Don’t forget to sign up to my newsletter, so that you don’t miss any new recipes! Only 1 email per week, on Fridays! Sign up form is below!

    Enjoy! And have fun cooking!

    Xoxo,

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    Cranberry orange sauce in a pink depression serving bowl.

    Cranberry Orange Sauce

    Making your own Cranberry Orange Sauce is so easy! This Cranberry Orange Sauce has a little extra kick from Grand Marnier! Feel free to eliminate that if you have little ones sharing your Thanksgiving or Christmas table! It is every bit as good!
    See Step by Step Photos Above!Most of our recipes have step by step photos and videos! Also helpful tips so that you can make it perfectly the first time and every time! Scroll up to see them!
    5 from 10 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Cooling time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 20 servings
    Calories: 44kcal
    Author: Beth Neels
    Cost: $3

    Ingredients

    • 1 12 oz bag fresh, whole cranberries
    • 1 cup Sugar
    • 1/2 cup orange juice
    • 1/2 cup water
    • 1 tbsp Grand Marnier liqueur
    • 2 tbsp orange zest

    Instructions

    • Sort and wash cranberries
    • Place orange juice, water and sugar in medium saucepan. Bring to boil.
    • Add Cranberries. Return to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, until cranberries begin to burst.
    • Remove from heat. Add Grand Marnier and orange zest. Cool enough to pour into your serving bowl, on counter.
    • Refrigerate once it is room temperature.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 44kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Potassium: 12mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 3.9mg | Calcium: 2mg
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    1. Jeannette

      November 27, 2018 at 3:03 pm

      5 stars
      My mouth, literally, dropped when I saw this photo! The colors just burst at you, but then I saw how you made it–and I am sure the flavors burst just as loudly! I live in another country right now, and cranberry sauce is something I miss the most about holiday feasts. However, I just sent this recipe to my best friend who has promised to make me whatever I want when I visit on Christmas! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Binky

        November 27, 2018 at 3:12 pm

        Haha! I’m so glad you liked it! Very kind of you to say! I hope you enjoy it! Thank you Jeannette!

        Reply
    2. Alisa Infanti

      November 26, 2018 at 7:21 pm

      5 stars
      You are so right about forgetting the cranberry sauce. Has happened so many times. Love the idea of making a list of what needs to be made and put out so nothing gets left behind!

      Reply
      • Binky

        November 27, 2018 at 10:00 am

        It really helps me a lot! It is so annoying, forgetting something in the refrigerator! Thanks for the comment, Alisa!

        Reply
    3. Amanda Wren-Grimwood

      November 26, 2018 at 11:08 am

      5 stars
      I’m definitely trying this Beth as I love cranberry sauce. Great idea to add the Grand Marnier – perfect!

      Reply
      • Binky

        November 26, 2018 at 1:16 pm

        Thanks so much,Amanda! I’m glad you like it! Let me what you think when you make it!

        Reply
    4. Kathryn Pfeffer

      November 26, 2018 at 10:01 am

      5 stars
      Grand Marnier makes it so much better!!

      Reply
      • Binky

        November 26, 2018 at 10:17 am

        I agree with you there, Bunny! It added a great little kick!

        Reply
    5. Caroline

      November 25, 2018 at 8:45 pm

      5 stars
      I always make cranberry orange, although less sweet as we like the tart flavor. Like the idea of a dash of grand marnier in there – will have to give that a try!

      Reply
      • Binky

        November 26, 2018 at 10:16 am

        I prefer ours tart, as well! Thank you Caroline!

        Reply
    6. Lesli Schwartz

      November 25, 2018 at 2:47 pm

      5 stars
      There is nothing like homemade cranberry sauce! You nailed it with this one!

      Reply
      • Binky

        November 26, 2018 at 10:15 am

        Thanks, Lesli! I agree with you there! It was the first thing gone from the Thanksgiving feast!

        Reply
    7. Ellen

      November 20, 2018 at 2:47 pm

      Such classic flavors! My family would love this cranberry sauce.

      Reply
      • Binky

        November 20, 2018 at 3:59 pm

        Thank you, Ellen! It is super tasty!!!

        Reply
    8. Caitlyn Erhardt

      November 20, 2018 at 12:57 pm

      5 stars
      This is perfect for the holidays! Love the orange and cranberry combo!

      Reply
      • Binky

        November 20, 2018 at 1:54 pm

        Such a classic flavor combination, orange and cranberry! Thanks Caitlyn!

        Reply
    9. Vicky

      November 20, 2018 at 12:56 pm

      5 stars
      I love making my own cranberry sauce but never thought to add Grand Marnier liqueur to it! Brilliant idea – will definitely be trying that next time!

      Reply
      • Binky

        November 20, 2018 at 1:54 pm

        Thank you so much Vicky! I’m glad you liked it! Happy Thanksgiving!

        Reply
    10. Jamielyn

      November 20, 2018 at 12:54 pm

      5 stars
      So fresh and full of flavor. Yum!

      Reply
      • Binky

        November 20, 2018 at 1:27 pm

        Thank you Jamielyn! Have a lovely Thanksgiving!

        Reply
    11. Annissa

      November 20, 2018 at 11:50 am

      5 stars
      Great easy recipe perfect for this time of the year! Love the flavors and looks so delish!

      Reply
      • Binky

        November 20, 2018 at 1:27 pm

        Thanks so much, Annissa! I appreciate that! Happy holidays!

        Reply

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