Description
Cranberry Orange Sauce with Fresh Herbs is a vibrant and zesty condiment that elevates any dish. This delightful sauce combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with the sweetness of juicy oranges, enhanced by aromatic herbs like thyme and rosemary. Ideal for holiday meals or everyday dining, this versatile sauce adds a burst of flavor to roasted meats, cheeses, and more. Impress your guests with this easy-to-make recipe that guarantees a symphony of flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup orange juice (from 2 large navel oranges)
- Zest of 2 navel oranges
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- ½ cup water
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- ¼ cup pine nuts (optional, toasted)
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water, discarding any stems or shriveled berries.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, orange juice, zest, sugar, and water. Stir until well mixed.
- Bring to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally until cranberries pop open (about 10 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low; stir in fresh herbs and simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (60g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg