Pioneer Woman Cranberry Sauce Recipe
If you want a simple holiday side dish, this Pioneer Woman Cranberry Sauce Recipe is a must-try. It is sweet, tart and full of fresh cranberry flavor.
Ingredients
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup orange juice
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Wash Cranberries
- Rinse fresh cranberries and remove damaged ones.
Add Ingredients
- Place cranberries, sugar, orange juice, water and salt in a saucepan.
Start Cooking
- Heat over medium heat and stir gently.
Add Orange Zest
- Mix in orange zest for fresh flavor.
Simmer
- Cook for 10–15 minutes until cranberries burst.
Add Cinnamon
- Stir in cinnamon if desired.
Thicken Sauce
- Continue cooking until sauce reaches desired thickness.
Cool Down
- Remove from heat and let cool completely.
Transfer
- Pour into a serving bowl.
Serve
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Add chopped apples for texture.
- Use honey instead of sugar.
- Add nuts for crunch.
- Make it ahead for holidays.
- Use less sugar for tart flavor.
- Add vanilla for sweetness.