This zesty cranberry orange sauce will make its way around the Christmas table more than once. A bit of zest and Cointreau add all the orange goodness and spice this cranberry sauce recipe needs!
Prep Time5 minutesminutes
Cook Time15 minutesminutes
Total Time20 minutesminutes
Ingredients
1 ⅓cupsgranulated sugar
1tablespoongrated fresh ginger
½teaspooncinnamon
½teaspoonsalt
¾cuppure cranberry juice
⅓cupCointreau, or Grand Marnier
12ozfresh cranberries
zest of 2 large oranges
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Instructions
In a large saucepan over medium high heat, combine sugar, ginger, cinnamon, salt and cranberry juice. Bring to a boil.
Add cointreau and cranberries, return to a boil.
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the berries start to pop, about 10 minutes.
Remove from heat. Add orange zest and stir.
Serve warm or refrigerate until cold and serve chilled.
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Notes
Storage: Pour it in an airtight container and refrigerate it for up to 2 weeks. Keep it at the very back of the fridge where it's coldest.Freeze: Transfer it to freezer-friendly bags or containers in serving-size portions. This is best to avoid food waste later on. Freeze it for up to 3 months. Thaw it overnight in the fridge.Reheat: Pop it into the microwave in 15 second intervals until warm. You can also heat it in a pot over medium heat for 8-9 minutes, stirring occasionally.