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Orange and cranberry sauce
The perfect blend of sweet and tart, this tangy orange and cranberry sauce is made with just four ingredients and is vegan-friendly.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Vegan
Keyword cranberry sauce
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
Total Time 20 minutes minutes
Servings 8
Calories 72kcal
- 300 g cranberries fresh or frozen
- 1 orange juice and zest
- 100 g light brown sugar*
- 100 ml cold water plus more if needed
Place 300g cranberries in a pan with the juice and zest of an orange, 100g* light brown sugar and 100ml water.
Stir well then bring to the boil stirring often.
Reduce to a simmer and continue to cook over a low heat, stirring frequently, until the cranberries have broken down and the sauce has thickened.
If the sauce gets too thick then add more water, a spoonful at a time.
Taste and add extra sugar if needed.
Allow to cool and serve at room temperature.
- *Reduce amount of sugar used for more of a tart taste.
- If making in advance store in the fridge or freezer. The sauce will thicken as it cools.
- Nutritional information is approximate and is intended as a guide only.
Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 59IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg