Description
This Healthy Orange Cranberry Sauce is a naturally sweetened holiday staple made with fresh cranberries, orange juice, and honey or maple syrup. It features a zing of ginger and comes together in just 20 minutes on the stovetop or Instant Pot.
Ingredients
- 12 oz bag of fresh cranberries, rinsed
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
- Zest of 1 medium orange
- 1/4 cup water (only if using Instant Pot)
Instructions
- Stovetop Method: In a medium pot over high heat, combine cranberries, honey or maple syrup, orange juice, and ginger. Stir and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cranberries begin to burst and mixture thickens.
- Mash cranberries to desired consistency using the back of a spoon or fork. Stir in orange zest and remove from heat.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed by adding 1–2 tablespoons granulated sugar. Sauce will thicken as it cools.
- Instant Pot Method: Add cranberries, honey or maple syrup, orange juice, water, and ginger to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Seal the lid and set valve to sealing. Press “Manual” and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. Naturally release for 10 minutes, then open the lid.
- Stir and mash cranberries with a spoon or potato masher. Stir in orange zest. Let cool to thicken before serving.
Notes
- This cranberry sauce is naturally sweetened and has a slightly tart flavor. Adjust sweetness if needed after cooking.
- Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Optional ginger adds a light zing—omit if you prefer a classic cranberry-orange flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
