Cranberry Sauce with Orange and Cinnamon

5 from 9 votes

Easy homemade cranberry sauce made with just 4 ingredients and in 20 minutes.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cranberry sauce, thanksgiving recipe

Servings: servings

Calories: 107kcal

Add cranberries and sugar to a saucepan and stir.
Zest orange, then juice, and add both to the saucepan.
Add cinnamon stick and cook over MED-LOW for 15 minutes, or until the cranberries burst and mixture thickens to your liking.
Remove cinnamon stick and serve at room temperature or chilled.

Frozen cranberries can be used instead of fresh. Thaw before using.
Additional orange zest or peel can be added as a garnish.
Feel free to adjust the sugar amount to your tastes. I feel the amount listed is what was needed to balance out the tartness of the cranberries.
If you prefer a smoother texture, you can use a potato masher or the side of a wooden spoon to mash the berries after they've cooked and are soft.
As the berries begin to burst, there can be some spatter. Feel free to use a spatter-screen if you have one, a lid, or lower the heat slightly.