Best Homemade Cranberry Sauce
A quick, easy, and flavorful side dish made with fresh cranberries, sugar, and orange juice. Simmered until the berries burst and the sauce thickens naturally, this sweet-tart condiment is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any roast dinner. No cornstarch needed—just 20 minutes and a few ingredients. Can be made ahead and served cold.
Ingredients
- 3 cup cranberries fresh
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 2/3 cup orange juice freshly squeezed
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Rinse the fresh cranberries and place them in a saucepan.
- Add the sugar and freshly squeezed orange juice.
- Stir in a pinch of salt and a dash of cinnamon.
- Mix well with a wooden spoon, then set the saucepan over medium heat.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
- Once the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened, remove from heat.
- Let the sauce cool completely before serving. It will continue to thicken as it cools.