Orange and Lime Cranberry Sauce
A bright and zesty twist on traditional cranberry sauce, combining tart cranberries with fresh lime and orange flavors for a perfect holiday side dish.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- ¾ pound fresh cranberries Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor.
- ½ cup packed brown sugar Can substitute with granulated sugar.
- ⅓ cup water
- 2 whole cloves Remove before serving.
- 1 teaspoon grated lime zest Add more for stronger flavor.
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest Add more for stronger flavor.
- 1 tablespoon lime juice Fresh-squeezed is preferred.
- 1 tablespoon orange juice Fresh-squeezed is preferred.
- to taste Salt
Instructions
Cooking
- Add the cranberries, brown sugar, water, and cloves to a medium saucepan.
- Over medium heat, bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cranberry skins burst and the mixture becomes syrupy, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the lime zest, orange zest, lime juice, and orange juice. Season with salt to taste.
- Remove the cloves, and let the cranberry sauce cool to room temperature before serving.
- Garnish with extra orange zest for presentation.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about a week or freeze for up to three months. Taste as you go to adjust sweetness.