Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Posted on November 22, 2025 | By : Emily Smith

Bright red cranberry sauce with orange zest in a white bowl

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:

  1. Combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and water in a saucepan.
  2. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  3. Cook for 10–15 minutes until cranberries burst and sauce thickens.
  4. Allow to cool; it will continue to thicken as it rests.

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