This tangy apple-orange cranberry sauce brings a delightful twist to the classic holiday side dish. Combining the tartness of fresh cranberries with the sweetness of grated apple and the citrusy zing of orange, this sauce is elevated with a touch of spice and vanilla for a well-rounded flavor. It’s simple to make, yet sophisticated enough to impress at any holiday table. Perfect as a complement to turkey, ham, or even as a topping for desserts, this sauce is sure to be a new seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 small apple, peeled and grated
- 1 small orange, zest and juice
- 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- Pinch of sea salt
- 2/3 cup water
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 340 g fresh cranberries
- 1 small apple, peeled and grated
- 1 small orange, zest and juice
- 15 ml apple cider vinegar
- 50 g granulated sugar
- 50 g packed brown sugar
- 1.5 g ground cinnamon
- 0.3 g ground cloves
- Pinch of sea salt
- 160 ml water
- 2.5 ml vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Rinse the cranberries thoroughly. Peel and grate the apple, and zest and juice the orange.
- Cook the Base: In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, grated apple, orange zest, and juice. Add the water, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- Add Spices and Simmer: Stir in the ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and a pinch of sea salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low.
- Simmer Until Thickened: Let the sauce simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Finish with Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cranberry sauce to cool to room temperature. It will thicken as it cools. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to one week.
Conclusion
This apple-orange cranberry sauce transforms a traditional dish into a tangy, spiced delight perfect for any holiday meal. Easy to prepare and full of bold flavors, it’s a recipe you’ll return to year after year. Enjoy the balance of sweet, tart, and citrusy notes that bring festive warmth to your table.
Tangy Apple-Orange Cranberry Sauce
Ingredients
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 small apple peeled and grated
- 1 small orange zest and juice
- 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- Pinch of sea salt
- 2/3 cup water
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 340 g fresh cranberries
- 1 small apple peeled and grated
- 1 small orange zest and juice
- 15 ml apple cider vinegar
- 50 g granulated sugar
- 50 g packed brown sugar
- 1.5 g ground cinnamon
- 0.3 g ground cloves
- Pinch of sea salt
- 160 ml water
- 2.5 ml vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Rinse the cranberries thoroughly. Peel and grate the apple, and zest and juice the orange.
- Cook the Base: In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, grated apple, orange zest, and juice. Add the water, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- Add Spices and Simmer: Stir in the ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and a pinch of sea salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low.
- Simmer Until Thickened: Let the sauce simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Finish with Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cranberry sauce to cool to room temperature. It will thicken as it cools. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to one week.