Cranberry Sauce (Vegan)
Ingredients:
- 12 oz fresh or frozen cranberries
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Features:
Gluten-Free
Grain-Free
Soy-Free
Oil-Free
Nut-Free
Nutrition:
.svg){kind=small}
.svg){kind=small}
Don't judge the sauce's thickness while it's still hot — it continues to thicken significantly as it cools, so a sauce that looks thin off the stove is usually just right once cooled.
Instructions:
- Combine: Combine the cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, cinnamon, and salt in a saucepan.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cook Until Thickened: Cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
- Cool: Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature; the sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Chill: Transfer to a jar or bowl and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes: Read through the full recipe before starting so you have all ingredients prepped and ready to go.
Tips: Taste and adjust seasoning at the end — flavors mellow and meld as the mixture sits.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Swaps: Feel free to swap in seasonal vegetables or pantry staples you have on hand, adjusting cook time as needed.
A few ingredients do most of the work in this recipe. The sugar provides clean sweetness and helps balance acidity. The orange juice adds bright citrus sweetness and aroma. The orange zest adds bright citrus sweetness and aroma. The ground cinnamon adds warmth and a comforting, spiced aroma.
Cranberry Sauce (Vegan)
Ingredients:
- 12 oz fresh or frozen cranberries
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Why These Ingredients:
A few ingredients do most of the work in this recipe. The sugar provides clean sweetness and helps balance acidity. The orange juice adds bright citrus sweetness and aroma. The orange zest adds bright citrus sweetness and aroma. The ground cinnamon adds warmth and a comforting, spiced aroma.
Prep:
Don't judge the sauce's thickness while it's still hot — it continues to thicken significantly as it cools, so a sauce that looks thin off the stove is usually just right once cooled.
Instructions:
- Combine: Combine the cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, cinnamon, and salt in a saucepan.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cook Until Thickened: Cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
- Cool: Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature; the sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Chill: Transfer to a jar or bowl and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
