Description
This vibrant Blood Orange Cranberry Sauce recipe is a bold twist on a holiday classic. Made with fresh cranberries, blood orange juice, maple syrup, and a hint of cinnamon, it’s the perfect sweet-tart side dish for turkey, pork, or even breakfast spreads. Naturally vegan and gluten-free, this homemade cranberry sauce is easy, quick, and full of festive flavor.
Ingredients
1 12-ounce bag fresh cranberries
1 cup blood orange juice
1 tablespoon blood orange zest
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
Instructions
1. In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, blood orange juice, zest, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, and salt.
2. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer.
3. Cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and sauce thickens.
4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
5. Let cool slightly before transferring to a bowl or jar.
6. Chill in the fridge or serve warm depending on your preference.
7. Store in an airtight container for up to one week or freeze for two months.
Notes
Use fresh cranberries for best texture and tartness.
Let sauce cool completely before refrigerating for better flavor infusion.
If using regular oranges, add a bit of lemon juice for a brighter taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg