This homemade gluten-free cranberry sauce adds a vibrant pop of color and flavor to your holiday table and is free from any hidden gluten or preservatives. Enjoy it alongside your favorite holiday dishes!
Course Side Dish
Keyword cranberry sauce, Thanksgiving
Servings 6people
Ingredients
12ouncesfresh or frozen cranberries
1cupgranulated sugar
1cupall natural orange juice with no pulp
1tbspfresh orange zestoptional
1pinchsalt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, and orange juice. If using, add the orange zest.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
Taste the sauce and adjust the sweetness if desired by adding a little more sugar. Simmer for an additional few minutes if adding more sugar.
Remove from heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
Transfer to a serving dish or airtight container and refrigerate. The sauce can be made up to a week in advance.