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Easy Orange Cranberry Sauce in a serving bowl.

Easy Orange Cranberry Sauce

Whether you spoon it over turkey, swirl it into yogurt, or enjoy it cold straight from the fridge, this sauce delivers a clean, vivid flavor that brings the whole meal to life. It’s quick, fragrant, and beautifully fresh—holiday simplicity at its best.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 3 cups

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Measuring Cups
  • Citrus juicer
  • Wooden spoon
  • Recipe Directions

Ingredients
  

  • 1 12- ounce bag fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup fresh-squeezed tangerine juice
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions
 

  • Add cranberries, tangerine juice, sugar, and the rosemary sprig to a saucepan.
  • Set over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
  • After 5 minutes, remove the rosemary.
  • Continue simmering until all berries pop and the sauce thickens.
  • Remove from heat and let cool; the sauce will firm as it rests.
  • For a looser texture, stir in water a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
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