Ditch the can opener. This tangy, jewel-toned sauce takes all of 15 minutes and tastes like a holiday hug. Simmer fresh cranberries with sugar, orange juice, and a splash of water until they burst and thicken. Once you make it from scratch, you’ll never go back.
Ingredients:
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup water
Instructions:
- Combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and water in a saucepan.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cook for 10–15 minutes until cranberries burst and sauce thickens.
- Allow to cool; it will continue to thicken as it rests.


