Orange Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry orange sauce with a zing. A perfect complement to the Thanksgiving feast!

Step: 1

Stir cranberries, orange zest, sugar, and enough water to cover berries together in a saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil and cook until cranberries begin to burst, 5 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low, stir in orange juice, and simmer until flavors blend, about 1 hour. Cool to room temperature and refrigerate until a gel consistency is reached, at least 1 hour.

Per Serving: 176 calories; protein 0.5g; carbohydrates 45.4g; fat 0.2g; sodium 3mg.

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