Combine sugar, cornstarch, and orange zest in a small bowl.
1 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 to 2 teaspoons orange zest
Place cranberries, water, orange juice, and sugar mixture in a medium saucepan and cook over medium-low heat.
12 ounces fresh cranberries, 2 tablespoons water, ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
Stir to combine and continue to stir until sugar melts.
Allow mixture to come to a boil, stirring every couple of minutes.
Cook until sauce reaches desired thickness.
Remove from heat and mash remaining berries with a potato masher or let sauce cool and place in a blender or food processor.
For a completely smooth sauce, put cooled sauce in a strainer and press through with the back of a spoon. Discard any large leftover pieces.
Store uneaten sauce in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Notes
The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and a 2-tablespoon serving size. The sauce can be stored in your fridge for up to 3-days in a sealed container.
Nutrition Facts
Orange Cranberry Sauce
Serving Size
2 tablespoons
Amount per Serving
Calories
32
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.04
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
0.002
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.01
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.003
g
Sodium
0.4
mg
0
%
Potassium
17
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
8
g
3
%
Fiber
0.4
g
2
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
0.1
g
0
%
Vitamin A
14
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
1
mg
0
%
Iron
0.04
mg
0
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.