Tangy Cranberry Orange Sauce (Printable Format)

A speedy cranberry sauce with bright orange and warm vanilla notes. Just right with its tangy-sweet flavor balance.

# Needed Ingredients:

01 - 12 ounce packet cranberries, cleaned and drained.

02 - 3/4 cup (150g) water.

03 - 1/4 cup (60ml) squeezed orange juice.

04 - 3/4 cup (150g) tightly packed brown sugar.

05 - 1 teaspoon grated orange peel.

06 - 1/2 teaspoon natural vanilla extract.

01 - Grate the orange skin first, then squeeze half to get 1/4 cup juice.

02 - Put aside 1/2 cup cranberries to mix in later for some crunch.

03 - Mix the other cranberries, water, juice, and sugar together in a pot over medium heat until bubbling.

04 - Turn down the heat and let it bubble gently for about 15 minutes, giving it a stir now and then, until it's thicker and berries pop.

05 - Take off the heat, add the saved cranberries, orange zest, and vanilla. It'll get thicker as it cools down.

01 - You can make this up to 3 days before you need it.

02 - Sticks in the freezer nicely for up to 3 months.

03 - Works with both fresh and frozen cranberries.

04 - Stays good in the fridge for up to 5 days.