Description
A vibrant, tart cranberry sauce enhanced with the buttery crunch of toasted pecans and a hint of orange citrus.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Toast the pecan halves in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant. Remove and set aside.
- Combine fresh cranberries, sugar, and orange juice in a medium saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to low.
- Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries pop and the sauce thickens.
- Stir in the orange zest, butter, and salt until the butter is fully melted.
- Remove the pan from heat and fold in the toasted pecans.
- Allow the sauce to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American