Q1: My cranberry sauce is too tart. How do I fix it?

It's very easy to adjust! Simply stir in a little more sugar, about a tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired sweetness. You can do this while the sauce is still warm.

Q2: My cranberry sauce is too sweet. How do I fix it?

To balance the sweetness, you can simply stir in an extra squeeze of fresh orange or lemon juice. This will add a beautiful, bright acidity.

Q3: Can I use a different kind of sweetener?

Yes! This recipe would also be fantastic with a more complex sweetener, like brown sugar, pure maple syrup, or honey.

Q4: Can I add other flavors to my cranberry sauce?

Of course! This recipe is a wonderful base for all sorts of delicious additions. A few slices of fresh ginger, a splash of brandy or Grand Marnier, or a pinch of warm spices like allspice or cloves would all be fantastic and festive.

Q5: Should I serve my cranberry sauce warm or cold?

This is purely a matter of personal preference! It is delicious served warm, at room temperature, or chilled straight from the refrigerator.

Homemade Cranberry Orange Sauce

Homemade Cranberry Orange Sauce (An Easy 20-Minute Recipe!)

A classic and simple recipe for a from-scratch Cranberry-Orange Sauce, a perfect accompaniment for a holiday meal. This easy, one-pot sauce features fresh or frozen cranberries simmered with the juice and zest of an orange, sugar, and a whole cinnamon stick until the berries burst and the sauce thickens. It can be served warm or cold, making it a perfect make-ahead side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas.

Author: Grace

Ingredients

Two 8-ounce packages cranberries, fresh or frozen
1 orange, zest cut into strips and juiced
1/2 cup sugar
1 cinnamon stick

Instructions

Combine all the ingredients (cranberries, orange zest, orange juice, sugar, and cinnamon stick) in a medium saucepan.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 15 to 20 minutes, until the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened.
Remove the sauce from the heat.
Let the sauce cool to room temperature or chill it in the refrigerator. Remove the cinnamon stick before serving.

Notes

This is a very simple and classic holiday side dish that can be made several days in advance.
The flavor will continue to develop as it cools and sits in the refrigerator.
As the sauce cools, it will thicken and gel further due to the natural pectin in the cranberries.
You can adjust the amount of sugar to your personal preference for sweetness.

Find it online: https://www.eatswithsoul.com/homemade-cranberry-orange-sauce/