Okay, let’s talk about that Ocean Spray cranberry sauce. You know, the one with a hint of orange? I tried making it myself the other day, and let me tell you, it wasn’t as hard as I thought it would be. It’s actually pretty straightforward.
First things first, I gathered all my ingredients. I grabbed a bag of fresh cranberries, a juicy orange, some sugar, and a little bit of water. That’s it. Pretty simple, right?
Getting Started
I dumped the cranberries into a pot and added about half a cup of water. Then, I zested the orange. Now, this is where the magic happens. That orange zest is gonna give the sauce that amazing citrusy kick.

- Rinse those cranberries: Give those little guys a good wash before you start.
- Zest that orange: Don’t be shy with the zest, the more the merrier.
- Juice it up: Squeeze all the juice out of that orange.
After zesting, I juiced the orange into the pot. And, of course, I added about a cup of sugar. You can adjust the sugar based on how sweet you like your sauce, but for me, a cup was just right.
Cooking Time
I turned the heat on to medium and let the mixture simmer. You gotta keep an eye on it and stir it every now and then so it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pot. After about 10-15 minutes, the cranberries started to pop, it means they are doing their thing.
The sauce started to thicken up, and the color turned into this beautiful, deep red. The smell was incredible. The sweetness of the cranberries mixed with that tangy orange scent filled my kitchen.
Cooling Down
Once it reached the consistency I wanted (kinda like a thick jam), I took it off the heat and let it cool down. As it cooled, it thickened up even more.
I gave it a taste, and man, it was good! It had that perfect balance of tartness from the cranberries, sweetness from the sugar, and that awesome citrusy flavor from the orange. It was way better than the canned stuff, let me tell you.
So, there you have it. My little adventure making cranberry sauce with a hint of orange. It’s a simple recipe, but the results are delicious. If you’re looking for a homemade cranberry sauce that’s a little bit special, give this one a try. You won’t regret it!
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